Lesser of Two Evils Defense | Definition

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Course: Introduction / Criminal Law

The lesser of two evils defense is a legal defense based on the idea that a small harm can sometimes be necessary to prevent a greater harm from occurring; another name for the necessity defense.


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Last Modified: 07/07/2021

 

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