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In Regard to Bob's Use of a Necessity Defense at His

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In regard to Bob's use of a necessity defense at his "escape" trial, which of the following statements is false?


A) A necessity defense is more likely to be successful if there were a specific threat of death, serious bodily injury, or sexual attack in the immediate future.
B) The Lovercamp decision offers relevant criteria for assessing, and dismissing, Bob's claim of necessity.
C) Necessity can never be used a defense to a charge of escape.
D) The decision in United States v.Bailey suggests that a necessity defense is more likely to be successful when the prisoner turns himself in to authorities soon after escaping immediate danger, as opposed to running for two days.

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