Case 5.3
Savannah and her girlfriend Vanessa have been drinking at her apartment most of the afternoon. They are arguing when Savannah goes into her bedroom and gets her gun. She shoots at Vanessa but misses. Vanessa leaves the apartment and gets a gun from her car. She returns to the apartment. Savannah yells stop and runs towards the bathroom. Vanessa shoots at her but also misses. Savannah turns and shoots Vanessa.

-What kind of defense to criminal liability would Savannah most likely use?

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Case 5.3
Savannah and her girlfriend Vanessa have been drinking at her apartment most of the afternoon. They are arguing when Savannah goes into her bedroom and gets her gun. She shoots at Vanessa but misses. Vanessa leaves the apartment and gets a gun from her car. She returns to the apartment. Savannah yells stop and runs towards the bathroom. Vanessa shoots at her but also misses. Savannah turns and shoots Vanessa.

-What kind of defense to criminal liability would Savannah most likely use?

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Savannah would most likely use a self-defense defense to criminal liability, as she used deadly force in response to Vanessa's use or threat of deadly force. However, it is important to note that the specific circumstances of the altercation would need to be examined to determine if Savannah's use of deadly force was justified.

Case 5.3 Savannah and Her Girlfriend Vanessa Have Been Drinking at Her