John, Mike, Sue, and Roger are at a pool party. During the party, a toddler falls into the pool and starts to drown. Everyone sees what is happening, but no one stops to help. John is the toddler's father, Mike is the hired lifeguard, Sue is an off-duty police officer, and Roger is a guest at the party. The prosecution files criminal charges against all four defendants for failing to help the child. Which of the following is correct?

(A) None of the defendants is guilty because there is no general duty to help another person.

(B) Only John is guilty because he is the only defendant related to the child.

(C) Mike and Roger are guilty if they were capable of saving the child without putting themselves at risk.

(D) All of the defendants are guilty if they were capable of saving the child without putting themselves at risk.

(E) John and Mike are guilty if they are capable of saving the child without putting themselves at risk.

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