Which of the following scenarios might suggest an excusable homicide in this instance?

a. The wife was an officer of the law.
b. The “other woman” grabbed a gun and pointed it at the wife, and the wife responded by drawing her own weapon from her purse, shooting the other woman.
c. The husband had previously discussed killing the other woman with one of his friends.
d. The wife had an insurance policy of $1,000,000 on the husband.


Answer: B

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