Ann believes that Burt is about to hit her. To prevent harmful contact in this situation, Ann may use

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Ann may use force that is reasonably necessary to prevent harm in this situation. This means that she can use enough force to protect herself from harm but not necessarily all force available to her. The force used must also be proportional to the threat and not excessive. Using no force may leave Ann vulnerable to harm, and using any force or force likely to cause death may be considered excessive and could result in legal consequences for Ann.

Ann Believes That Burt Is About to Hit Her