Despondent over losing his job, Wilmont 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, Wilmont sped through a stop sign and struck and killed a pedestrian. He was arrested by the police. Wilmont is prosecuted for manslaughter. He should be 
acquitted, because he honestly believed he faced an imminent threat of death or severe bodily injury.  acquitted, because his intoxication prevented him from appreciating the risk he created.  convicted, because he acted recklessly and in fact was in no danger.  convicted, because he acted recklessly and his apprehension of danger was not reasonable. 
Question: Despondent over losing his job, Wilmont 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, Wilmont sped through a stop sign and struck and killed a pedestrian. He was arrested by the police. Wilmont is prosecuted for manslaughter. He should be 
A. acquitted, because he honestly believed he faced an imminent threat of death or severe bodily injury. 
B. acquitted, because his intoxication prevented him from appreciating the risk he created. 
C. convicted, because he acted recklessly and in fact was in no danger. 
D. convicted, because he acted recklessly and his apprehension of danger was not reasonable. 
Answer: