Jason Blue arrived home from work at approximately 5:45 pm. As he approached the front door, he heard his pet Rottweiler, Zeus, barking and growling. As Mr. Blue entered the home, he realized that there was an unarmed man pinned to the ground by Zeus. Mr. Blue quickly retrieved his 40-caliber gun and shot the intruder in the head rendering him dead. Mr. Blue will most likely claim the defense of:

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Self-defense is the most applicable defense in this scenario because Mr. Blue could argue that he was protecting himself and his property from what he perceived as an immediate threat posed by the intruder.

Jason Blue Arrived Home from Work at Approximately 5:45 Pm