Self-defense can be used in a court of law, when a defendant is facing charges as a result of killing her batterer. However, specific circumstances need to be introduced. Which of the following does NOT meet the requirements of self-defense?

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While the abuse being relentless and the victim being scared is a common situation in cases of domestic violence, it is not necessarily a requirement for self-defense to be considered. The essential elements of self-defense are that the victim must have been in danger of imminent bodily harm, had no reasonable avenue of escape, and used reasonable force in repelling the attacker's assault.

Self-Defense Can Be Used in a Court of Law, When