Which of the following is false regarding a defense of self-defense?

A. The defendant must have acted under a reasonable belief that he or she was in danger of any type of harm.
B. The defendant can only justify force as is reasonably necessary to prevent personal harm.
C. The defendant must have believed that he or she had no means of escape from the assailant.
D. The person defending himself or herself may only use such force as is reasonably necessary to prevent personal harm.


Answer: A

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