Despondent over losing his job, a man drank all night at a bar. While driving home, he noticed a car following him and, in his intoxicated state, concluded he was being followed by robbers. In fact, a police car was following him on suspicion of drunk driving. In his effort to get away, the man sped through a stop sign and struck and killed a pedestrian. He was arrested by the police. <p>The man is prosecuted for manslaughter. What verdict should the jury render?</p>
A、
Acquittal, because he honestly believed he faced an imminent threat of death or severe bodily injury.
B、
Acquittal, because his intoxication prevented him from appreciating the risk he created.
C、
Conviction, because he acted recklessly and his apprehension of danger was not reasonable.
D、
Conviction, because he acted recklessly and in fact was in no danger.
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