Why would someone argue that Joseph Mitchell is guilty of legal murder? Be sure to discuss the issue of intentionality. The concept of Mens Rea and Actus Reus would be very helpful here. How could someone possibly argue that Joseph Mitchell is guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter? (Note: Mitchell was found not guilty of murder in the first degree but jurors said they would have found him guilty of manslaughter if that was a possibility.) Why would someone argue that Joseph Mitchell should not be found guilty of any crime?

How do you think Mitchell should have been found and why do you believe whatever you believe?