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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Ethics and the Law: Crimes Against Persons

Question 11 • Law Studies - A

Keith was looking to rumble. He saw Ocho up ahead and decided that his rival on the streets needed to feel a little pain and that Keith was the one to administer it. Keith grabbed Ocho and began to pummel him mercilessly. Ocho died from his injuries. Keith is guilty of ______.

Answer
A
murder with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm
B
voluntary manslaughter
C
murder based on his intent to kill
D
involuntary manslaughter

Explanation

Murder can be established by an intent to cause grievous bodily harm, even if the defendant did not intend to kill. Keith deliberately and mercilessly beat Ocho, showing an intent to cause serious injury; Ocho died from those injuries. Therefore, the best answer is murder with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm.

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