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 battery, Margaret should be found
guilty, because she intentionally pushed Edward.  guilty, because she caused the touching of Edward whether she meant to do so or not.  not guilty, because a push is not an offensive touching.  not guilty, because she was justified in pushing Edward