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Susan is standing inside her house when she sees through a window a man with a gasoline can splashing gas all over her new car. She rushes out to confront the man and just as he lights a match, she shoots him in his leg. He is severely injured, but does not die. She is charged with aggravated assault. Is asserting self$-$defense a viable option for her at trial?

No$,$ because deadly force cannot be used to defend property only.

Yes, because she did not actually kill the man, she only injured him in his leg.

No$,$ because she left her home to confront the man.

Yes, because she was protecting her own property.

The first and third answer choices above.