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Larry was charged with aggravated assault under s. 268 of the Criminal Code following a late-night fight at a local pub. At trial, the prosecutor failed to prove that the victim was wounded, maimed or disfigured but was able to prove that the victim suffered some minor bruising. Larry could be convicted of assault causing bodily harm under s. 267 of the Code even though he was not charged because
A. It is an included offence
B. It is an offence of recklessness
C. It constitutes criminal negligence
D. It is an absolute liability offence