For the defense of ________, the defendant claims that he or she had to commit some unlawful act in order to prevent or to avoid a greater harm

A) consent
B) defense of others
C) necessity
D) self-defense


Answer: C

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What are the three time frames or stages of criminal procedure in this case?

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

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