Problem 1: Paul believes that Anthony has cheated him out of several thousands of dollars and wants to murder Anthony. He breaks into Anthony's home and shoots Anthony once in the chest. Unbeknownst to Paul however, Anthony suffered a massive heart attack and died earlier in the night. Is Paul guilty of murder? What crime could Paul be charged with?
Problem 2: Tracy enters a bank with a toy firearm, attempting to rob the bank. During the heist, the bank's security guard has a heart attack and dies. Is Tracy liable for the security guard's death? What crime could Tracy be charged with?
Problem 3: Nina and Fred have matched on Tinder. They send several sexually suggestive messages back and forth, and they plan their first date. Before their date, Nina sends Fred a message that reads "plan to have sex tonight." On their date, Nina drinks too much alcohol. They arrive at Nina's apartment, but Nina promptly passes out unconscious on her bed. Fred proceeds to have sex with Nina. Can Fred be charged with a crime? If so, which crime? Why or why not? Explain your answer with legal reasoning.
Problem 4: Bailey works in a home for mentally disabled people. He develops a relationship with one of the females, Tanya that is in the care of the home. Tanya is mentally disabled. Bailey and Tanya develop their relationship and eventually they have sexual intercourse. Did Bailey commit rape? Why or why not? Explain your answer with legal reasoning.
Problem 5: Explain the legal difference between homicide, murder and manslaughter. Provide detailed examples of each.
Problem 6: Identify and explain the four defenses to conspiracy.