Asked by Shuee Sasaski on Apr 29, 2024

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Which of the following is a defense to assault and battery?

A) Consent
B) Self-defense
C) Defense of property
D) All of these choices are correct.

Defense of Property

A legal rationale used to justify the use of force for protecting one's property from being damaged or stolen.

Self-defense

The act of protecting oneself from physical harm, typically considered a legal defense in many jurisdictions when facing accusations of violent crimes.

Consent

Voluntary agreement to or acquiescence in what another person proposes or desires, often necessary in legal and medical contexts.

  • Determine and explain the protections available against assault and battery accusations.
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Pejman MesdaghiMay 06, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
All of these choices are correct because consent, self-defense, and defense of property are all recognized legal defenses to assault and battery charges. Consent implies that the person agreed to the act, self-defense is used when a person is protecting themselves from harm, and defense of property is when someone is protecting their property from being damaged or stolen.