On a hot day, you see a baby left in a car while the parents are not to be seen. The child is obviously hot, so you break the window on the car to let air in. The parents sue you for damaging their vehicle. Your defense will likely be:
A) privilege
B) defense of property
C) consent
D) self-defense
E) all of the other choices may be defenses

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Privilege is an affirmative defense that may be raised when a defendant acted in the public interest or for the benefit of others. In this situation, breaking the car window to save the baby's life was done in the public interest and for the benefit of the baby. Therefore, the defense of privilege is the best choice in this scenario. The other choices do not apply as they are not applicable to this situation.

On a Hot Day, You See a Baby Left in a Car