Zach gets angry because Austin earned a better grade on a test than he did.They get into an argument,and Zach takes a swing at Austin,intending to hit him.Austin shoves Zach in order to avoid the blow.Which of the following is true regarding Austin's actions?
A) Austin has committed both an assault and a battery.
B) Austin cannot rely on self-defense because he was involved in the argument and not completely innocent.
C) Austin cannot rely upon self-defense because his life was not in danger.
D) Austin has not committed an assault or a battery because he acted in self-defense.
E) Austin has committed a battery.
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