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Crimes Quiz

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Jordan Mayberry is on his way to a baseball game on the Valley Light Rail when at 25th & Central a woman gets on
board. Due to the crowded light rail car, the woman stands and takes hold of an overhead bar next to Jordan, whom is
also standing. Jordan says "Hi" to her and she rudely ignores him; the light rail continues its way downtown.
At 4th and Central, a pedestrian named Kevin Whalling, whom is suffering from a broken right leg, wanders in front of
the light rail accidentally. The light rail driver, Mr. Pinkerton, dutifully pulls the emergency stop line, and the light rail
car comes to a screeching halt.
Because of the sudden and unexpected stop, Jordan topples into the woman, causing the woman to fall to the floor
with
Jordan on top of her, luckily the woman was not hurt.
A) is Jordan guilty of battery? Explain
B)are there any defenses to battery in the event Jordan is charged with battery?

Answer 1

A) Jordan is not guilty of battery as there was no intentional or reckless physical contact. The contact between Jordan and the woman was accidental and unintended.
B) As Jordan did not commit battery, there are no defenses required to be considered in this case.