In order to utilize self-defense, a defendant must reasonably believe that:
A) The aggressor has the ability to cause harm at some point in time.
B) The threatened harm is imminent.
C) He/she has the present ability to successfully defend herself.
D) The aggressor may not retreat.

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Self-defense requires the belief that the threatened harm is imminent, meaning it is about to happen. This immediacy is crucial for justifying actions taken in self-defense.

In Order to Utilize Self-Defense, a Defendant Must Reasonably Believe