Which of the Following Is False Regarding a Defense of Self-Defense

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false regarding a defense of self-defense?

• A) The defendant must have acted under a reasonable belief that he or she was in danger of any type of harm.
• B) The defendant can only justify force as is reasonably necessary to prevent personal harm.
• C) The defendant must have believed that he or she had no means of escape from the assailant.
• D) The person defending himself or herself may only use such force as is reasonably necessary to prevent personal harm.

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