An offender arrested for assault says: "I had to do it-he was threatening my little sister,and I had to protect her!" This is an example of which technique of neutralization?

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The offender is justifying their actions by stating that they were protecting their little sister, which they see as a higher loyalty than following the law. This is a common example of the "Appeal to Higher Loyalties" technique of neutralization.

An Offender Arrested for Assault Says: "I Had to Do