A defendant who argues that commission of a crime was necessary to prevent a more severe crime from occurring is relying upon the defense of ________.
A) Entrapment
B) Necessity
C) Justifiable use of force
D) Duress
E) Inescapable action

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The defense of necessity is used when a defendant argues that their actions were necessary to prevent a more severe crime or harm from occurring, suggesting that under the circumstances, their actions were the lesser of two evils.

A Defendant Who Argues That Commission of a Crime Was