CRIMINAL LAW PROBLEM QUESTION

Damien has been married to Vikki for over 10 years, and they have a very good relationship. Damien has been climbing the career ladder and being 'groomed' as the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in his firm. One day Damien goes to work and his manager tells him the company is in financial difficulties and on the verge of collapse. Two days later, Damien loses his job. Damien is unable to find new employment and becomes more and more depressed.

One evening, Damien and Vikki are in the kitchen preparing a meal. Vikki asks Damien if he wants carrots with his dinner, Damien starts shouting at Vikki and picks up a knife and stabs her repeatedly in her chest. Damien calls the emergency services and an ambulance arrives. Vikki is taken to hospital. She is immediately put on a life support machine to help her breathe. After six months, the medical experts declare Vikki brain dead, and her life machine is switched off. Vikki is pronounced dead 10 minutes later. Access the criminal liability of Damien.

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