For each scenario, answer the following:

1. Was a crime committed?

a. Why or Why not? This answer should include substantive discussion on Act and Intent.

2. If a crime was committed, is there an available defense?

a. Which one?

b. Is this defense a Justification or Excuse defense?

c. Explain why this defense would be appropriate.

answer the above questions. Your criminal liability chart should be used here for each one. When answering, you need to incorporate any other cases that offer insight into your answer. This needs to be substantive and you need to fully explain each answer.

For example, when determining if a crime occurred, ensure that you include a detailed discussion on whether or not the facts given rise to the level of an act. What level of mens rea was present? When concluding if there is a viable defense, make sure to include WHY you believe that this defense is present.

Commonwealth v. Golston 1977

(Commonwealth v. Schnopps 1983

(People v. Kibbe1974

State v. Newman 2013

State v. K.R.L. 1992

State v. Metzger 1982

State v. Stark 1992

People v. Oliver 1989