If the defendant has a reasonable alternative, and harm is not imminent, the defendant may:

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The necessity defense typically requires that the defendant had no reasonable legal alternative to violating the law, and that the harm they sought to avoid was more serious than the harm caused by breaking the law. If a reasonable alternative exists and harm is not imminent, the defendant may not utilize the necessity defense.

If the Defendant Has a Reasonable Alternative, and Harm Is