Roger comes upon an automobile collision.A car is upside down and on fire.Roger rushes to the vehicle,breaks through the windshield,and drags the unconscious driver away from the vehicle.Subsequent investigation reveals that the driver stole the vehicle.The car is repairable but will cost about $30,000 to fix,including a $2,000 new windshield.Roger cannot be convicted of criminal mischief for destroying the windshield due to the defense of necessity.

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Roger's actions were justified by the defense of necessity, as he was saving a life and preventing harm. Therefore, he cannot be held criminally responsible for the damage caused to the windshield.

Roger Comes Upon an Automobile Collision