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Jennifer is walking along a crowded downtown street. Suddenly, from behind, someone grabs her purse. Jennifer pulls a gun out of her pocket and shoots and kills her assailant. Would Jennifer be able to use the privilege of self-defense?
 
  a. Yes, the force was justified under the circumstances
  b. No, deadly force may be used only if someone is about to take another's life
  c. Yes, the thief deserved it
  d. No, vigilantes are not accepted by our society

Question 2

Every person has the right to use reasonable force in:
 
  a. Self-defense
  b. Defense of others
  c. Defense of property
  d. All of these choices are correct


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Reply #1 on: Aug 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Aug 3, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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