Statutes in the jurisdiction define criminal assault as "an attempt to commit a criminal battery" and criminal battery as "causing an offensive touching." As Edward was walking down the street, a gust of wind blew his hat off. Edward reached out, trying to grab his hat, and narrowly missed striking Margaret in the face with his hand. Margaret, fearful of being struck by Edward, pushed Edward away "If charged with criminal assault, Edward should be found
guilty, because he caused Margaret to be in apprehension of an offensive touching.  guilty, because he should have realized that he might strike someone by reaching out.  not guilty, because he did not intend to hit Margaret.  not guilty, because he did not hit Margaret
Question: Statutes in the jurisdiction define criminal assault as "an attempt to commit a criminal battery" and criminal battery as "causing an offensive touching." As Edward was walking down the street, a gust of wind blew his hat off. Edward reached out, trying to grab his hat, and narrowly missed striking Margaret in the face with his hand. Margaret, fearful of being struck by Edward, pushed Edward away "If charged with criminal assault, Edward should be found
A. guilty, because he caused Margaret to be in apprehension of an offensive touching. 
B. guilty, because he should have realized that he might strike someone by reaching out. 
C. not guilty, because he did not intend to hit Margaret. 
D. not guilty, because he did not hit Margaret
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