Question

A motorist drove home from work late one night, and fell asleep behind the wheel of his car. His car drifted across the middle of the road and struck another car. The other driver was killed instantly in the collision. Angered by the noise of the collision, a homeowner fired a gun out the window of his house at the car. The bullet struck and killed a bystander. Both the motorist and the homeowner were arrested and charged with common law murder.Which of the defendants likely would be found guilty?A. Both the motorist and the homeowner.B. The motorist.C. Neither the motorist nor the homeowner.D. The homeowner.

Answer 1

A. Both the motorist and the homeowner.

Step-by-step explanation:

Because if the motorist hadn't fallen asleep, the other driver might not have been killed, so it is his fault the other driver got killed. The homeowner shot the bystander which is not very nice.

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