John Is Robbing Radio Shack with His Partner Eric

question 14

Multiple Choice

John is robbing Radio Shack with his partner Eric.Eric becomes impatient with the store owner and waves his gun, which goes off accidentally.The bullet ricochets off a metal table and strikes John, killing him.What crime has Eric committed?

• A)manslaughter
• B)felony murder
• C)negligent homicide
• D)accidental homicide

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Definitions:

Leg Laceration

A deep cut or tear in the skin or flesh of the leg.

Nerve Conduction

The process by which electrical signals are transmitted through nerve fibers.

Afferent Nerves

Also called sensory nerves; nerves that carry information about the external environment to the brain and spinal cord via sensory receptors.

Electrochemical Messages

The method by which neurons communicate with each other, involving electrical signals and chemical neurotransmitter substances.