Bob attacks Ray without provocation and hits him repeatedly. Ray defends himself by striking Bob and breaking his jaw. Ray has harmed Bob, but Ray will not be held criminally liable for what he did because he has a defense that is a(n):

A) justification.
B) alibi.
C) excuse.
D) exception.


Answer: C

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