Travis was hanging out with his friends in the park smoking a hand-rolled cigarette. The price of cigarettes had skyrocketed recently and so he began making his own. A nearby police officer sees him and believes he is smoking a joint. The police officer comes over to Travis, and after a brief verbal exchange, decides to arrest Travis. Travis, knowing he is not smoking a joint, believes the arrest is unlawful and resists as the officer tries to handcuff him. Travis then kicks the officer. Can Travis be charged with a crime for his behavior?
a. not unless he is in a jurisdiction following the English rule
b. only if he is in a jurisdiction that fails to recognize self-defense
c. only if he is in a jurisdiction that follows the American rule
d. not unless he is in a jurisdiction following the intermediate rule of resistance
c. only if he is in a jurisdiction that follows the American rule
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