Which of the following defenses recognizes that conduct that would otherwise be criminal is justified when undertaken to prevent a significant harm?

a. self-defense
b. justifiable misconduct
c. necessity
d. all means defense


c. necessity

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. More African American children than white under the age of 12 were murder victims. B. The rate of homicide was higher for white children than for Hispanic children. C. Over half of the 13 to 19 year old homicide victims were African American. D. Family members were suspected or convicted of killing over half of all child homicides among every race grou

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a. True b. False

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