A spontaneous ambush is defined as

• A. A planned ambush designed to lure a target with premeditation.
• B. An ambush that occurs during a high-speed chase.
• C. An ambush where long guns are never used.
• D. A crime of opportunity usually involving handguns and is unprovoked without planning.

Answer: (D)

Spontaneity in an ambush means the attack happens without planning, driven by an immediate opportunity rather than deliberate premeditation. This is a crime of opportunity: the offender acts impulsively when a moment presents itself, with no prior setup or planning. The unprovoked, unplanned nature is the hallmark, and while handguns are a common choice in these quick, opportunistic assaults, weapon type can vary. The description that fits best is one that emphasizes unplanned, unprovoked action taken at the moment opportunity appears, usually involving a handgun. The other scenarios describe planning, a pursuit context, or restrictions on weapon type, which do not capture the spontaneous, opportunistic style.