Brenda learns that her friend Jean has been having sex with Brenda's husband. Enraged, Brenda, who has a handgun license, goes to Jean's home and confronts her. An argument ensues and Brenda draws her handgun from her purse
She points the pistol at Jean and pulls the trigger. However, the pistol misfires and fails to ignite the cartridge. This gives Jean time to flee and contact the police. Brenda is arrested and charged with criminal attempt (murder). At trial, Brenda's defense is that she could not have murdered Jean because the pistol did not work properly. Under these facts it is likely that:
A) Brenda will be found guilty of criminal attempt (murder).
B) Brenda's defense of legal impossibility will result in an acquittal.
C) Brenda's defense of inherent impossibility will result in an acquittal.
D) Brenda's defense of factual impossibility will result in an acquittal.
A
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