Dan recklessly swings a baseball bat in a crowded bar to show off and strikes Vic in the arm. Dan did not intend to hit anyone. Is Dan guilty of battery?
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A
No, because battery requires specific intent to cause injury
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B
Yes, because battery may be committed with criminal negligence or recklessness
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C
No, because Dan lacked any intent to touch Vic
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D
Yes, but only if Vic suffered serious bodily injury