Explain the 'necessity' defense, detailing the elements required to successfully argue it in court, and provide a scenario where it would be applicable.

The 'necessity' defense, also known as the 'choice of evils' defense, is a justification defense where a defendant admits to committing a criminal act but argues that it was necessary to prevent a greater harm. To successfully argue the necessity defense in court, several elements must typically be proven. First, there must have been a clear and imminent threat of harm. This means the danger was immediate and unavoidable. Second, the harm that the defendant sought to avoid must be greater than the harm caused by their criminal act. This....