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Multistate Bar Examination Practice Question

Jordan and Taylor are involved in a physical altercation. During the fight, Jordan throws a punch that causes Taylor to fall and sustain minor injuries. Later that day, Taylor suffers a heart attack and dies. Taylor had a pre-existing heart condition but had not experienced a heart attack before. Can Jordan be held criminally liable for Taylor's death based on causation principles?

  • No, because Taylor's death was ultimately caused by his heart condition.

  • No, because the heart attack was an independent intervening cause.

  • Yes, Jordan's actions were a substantial factor in causing Taylor's death.

  • Yes, because any injury leading to death results in criminal liability.

Multistate Bar Examination
Criminal Law and Procedure
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