Jeanne Marie was alone in her home when
she heard the sound of breaking glass. She
walked into the room and saw a large male,
with a knife in his hand, walking through the
broken sliding glass door. Jeanne Marie told
him to leave; he took another step toward
her. She raised her shotgun and fired once,
killing the intruder. Which of these is a
correct statement regarding Jeanne Marie's
defense?
She acted properly in defense of property.
She acted properly in self defense.
She has no defense. She should have
retreated prior to using deadly force.
She has no defense. She used excessive force
since the intruder was only armed with a knife.