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-The defense that is similar to the defense of duress in that it is based upon a balancing of the evils a person faces.

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The defense of necessity involves a situation where a defendant argues that they had to commit a crime to prevent a greater evil. This is similar to duress but focuses on the balancing of harms rather than being compelled by another's threats.

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