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In Order to Successfully Convict an Accused of Either Intoxication

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In order to successfully convict an accused of either intoxication assault or intoxication manslaughter,the prosecution must establish a causal link between the intoxicated driver's condition and the resultant injury or death.What factors might be used to establish such a link to the satisfaction of a jury?


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C2-C3 Bond

The chemical bond between the second and third carbon atoms in an organic molecule, critical in determining the molecule's shape and reactivity.

2,3-Dimethylbutane

A branched alkane with the formula C6H14, notable for its use as a standard in octane rating tests and its presence in various fuels.

Ring Strain

The destabilization that occurs in a cyclic molecule due to the geometric or electronic constraints of the ring system.

Cyclooctane

A cyclic hydrocarbon with the formula C8H16, featuring an eight-carbon ring, known for its conformational flexibility and role in studying ring strain.

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