Problem: Self-defense can be used in a court of law when a woman is facing charges as a result of killing her batterer. However, specific criteria need to be met to plead self-defense. Which of the following does NOT meet the requirements of self-defense?
Group of answer choices
- The victim was in danger of imminent bodily harm.
- No reasonable avenue of escape existed.
- The force used to repel the abuser's attack was reasonable and proportional to the danger.
- The abuse was regular, and the victim felt scared even when the abuser was asleep.