Larry’s brandishing of a gun, on its own, could be construed as:

Larry, a career criminal, is in need of rent money. He decides to go on a crime spree. He goes to a house with the intent of stealing something, only to find the homeowner standing in the driveway. The homeowner confronts Larry, who punches him in the face. Larry then brandishes a gun and forces the homeowner into the homeowner’s car. The car is driven around town for two miles, and then the homeowner is released.

a. battery
b. assault with a deadly weapon
c. stalking
d. armed robbery


Answer: B

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