Question

jillian was walking down the street. without warning, a man began hitting her with a rolled - up newspaper. jillian pulled out a gun and shot him. she is charged with assault with a deadly weapon. although unlikely to work, what defense is could keep her out of jail?
entrapment
involuntary intoxication
ignorance of the law
self defense
regarding jillian from above (gun vs. newspaper), how might her plea fail?
she was not entrapped, she did was predisposed to commit the crime
involuntary intoxication - she knew what she was drinking when she went to the bar
ignorance of the law - does not apply here, people should know that shooting is wrong
self defense fails - she used excessive force

Explanation:

• First Question: Self - defense is a legal defense where a person uses reasonable force to protect themselves from harm. In this case, Jillian was being attacked (hit with a rolled - up newspaper), and self - defense is a potential legal argument (even if the force might be questioned). Entrapment is when law enforcement induces a person to commit a crime. Involuntary intoxication is about being under the influence without one's consent. Ignorance of the law is generally not a valid defense.
• Second Question: Self - defense requires the use of proportionate force. A rolled - up newspaper is not a deadly weapon in most cases, while a gun is. Using a gun (deadly force) against a rolled - up newspaper (non - deadly force) could be seen as excessive force, causing the self - defense plea to fail. Entrapment is not relevant as there is no indication of law - enforcement inducement. Involuntary intoxication is not relevant as there is no mention of intoxication. Ignorance of the law is a general principle but not the specific reason for the failure of the self - defense plea here.

Answer:

• First Question: Self Defense
• Second Question: Self Defense fails - she used excessive force