Louis confronts his neighbor Jose over the fact that Jose's dog frequently enters Louis' yard and digs up his flowers. Jose responds that "dogs will be dogs." Louis does not like Jose's comments and begins screaming at him

The argument accelerates until Louis calls Jose an unflattering, racially-charged name. In response, Jose swings at Louis, striking him squarely in the face. The punch causes Louis to fall backward. He strikes his head on the sidewalk. Louis suffers brain damage as a result of hitting the sidewalk. Jose has committed:
A) no offense because he was provoked by Louis.
B) no offense because he did not intend to seriously injure Louis.
C) assault.
D) aggravated assault.


D

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