In which of the following cases can a defendant use the abuse defense?

A. The defendant used deadly force to protect his or her property from an attack.
B. The defendant tried to survive within a turbulent violent urban area.
C. The defendant protected another person from being attacked by a mob.
D. The defendant hired another individual to kill the claimed abuser.


Answer: B

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