Marsha hears an intruder in her house.She hides behind a door and hits the intruder on the head with a baseball bat when he enters the room Which of the following would be raised by her as a defense to criminal charges of assault?

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Marsha would argue that she acted in self-defense or defense of others, as she felt that she was in danger and needed to use force to protect herself. This is a valid defense to a charge of assault in many jurisdictions. Entrapment and insanity or lack of mental capacity are not applicable in this scenario. Defense of self or others is a valid legal defense to assault charges. Marsha can argue that she was using reasonable force to protect herself from the intruder who posed a threat to her safety. Entrapment and insanity/lack of mental capacity are not applicable in this scenario.

Marsha Hears an Intruder in Her House