The defendant was playing a game of Russian roulette. He pointed the revolver loaded with a single cartridge at the victim. The victim was a close friend of the defendant. The weapon fired on the third try and the victim died
What crimes, if any, should the defendant be charged with? A) Involuntary manslaughter, since the defendant committed a misdemeanor by pointing a weapon at the victim.
B) Felony-murder, since the defendant's acts caused a death.
C) Murder, since the courts will infer the necessary intent despite evidence that the defendant did not desire to kill his friend.
D) No crime, since the killing was accidental.
C
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