On a Hot Day, You See a Baby Left in a Car

question 457

Multiple Choice

On a hot day, you see a baby left in a car while the parents are not to be seen. The child is obviously hot, so you break the window on the car to let air in. The parents sue you for damaging their vehicle. Your defense will likely be:

• A) privilege
• B) defense of property
• C) consent
• D) self-defense
• E) all of the other choices may be defenses

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Definitions:

Assault

An act that intentionally threatens, attempts, or actually inflicts physical harm on another person.

Black Population

Refers to people of African descent living in a given area, often discussed in the context of demographic studies, social status, and historical treatment.