Tim Burns fears for his life from an attacker. Which of the following rules must he follow in defending himself from his attacker?

A) Tim is obligated to first attempt to retreat from his attacker.
B) Tim must use only the degree of force necessary to stop his attacker.
C) Tim must wait until he has actually been physically assaulted by his attacker.
D) Tim is obligated to warn his attacker about the intended retaliation.


Answer: B

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