Susan sees a man with a gasoline can,splashing gas all over her new car.She rushes out to confront the man and just as he lights a match,she shoots him.He is severely injured,but does not die.She is charged with aggravated assault.Is self-defense an option for her?
A) No,because deadly force cannot be used to defend property.
B) Yes,because she did not actually kill the man,she only injured him.
C) No,because she left her home to confront the man.
D) Yes,because she was protecting her property.
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