Jennifer was walking down the street when she was threatened by a strange man. As the man lunged towards her, Jennifer swung her bookbag at him, knocking him unconscious.

If Jennifer were to be charged with assaulting the man, what would she be MOST likely to plead in a court of law?

A) consent

B) entrapment

C) self-defense

D) temporary insanity

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Paige Chang

10 November, 12:16

Jennifer was walking down the street when she was threatened by a strange man. As the man lunged towards her, Jennifer swung her bookbag at him, knocking him unconscious.

If Jennifer were to be charged with assaulting the man, what would she be MOST likely to plead in a court of law?

A) consent

B) entrapment

C) self-defense

D) temporary insanity

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Shawn · Answer 1

C) Self Defense

Explanation: Since the man technically grabbed her first, and yet trying to sue Jennifer, she would claim she acted to defend herself from the man

Ruth Mcneil · Answer 2

C) self defense