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4) John and Joe were walking along the street when they saw Bill. John turned to Joe and said, Hey, there's Bill. He's owed me

4) John and Joe were walking along the street when they saw Bill. John turned to Joe and said, "Hey, there's Bill. He's owed me a lot money for over a year! Give me your gun. I'm gonna blow him away!" Joe gave John the gun and John proceeded to shoot Bill to death. As Joe and John turned to flee, Joe asked for his gun exclaiming "I think the weasel's still alive," and proceeded to fire two more shots into Bill's body. Bill died from the first shot fired by John.

What is the most serious crime Joe is likely to be convicted of

A) attempted murder

B) murder

C) assault with a deadly weapon

D) concealment of a deadly weapon

Hint: Remember liability/accountability for the acts of others Explain your answer.

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