Jonathan is a sleepwalker. One night during a nightmare, he takes the gun from his nightstand and goes on a search for his attacker. He shoots and injures David, an innocent bystander who has never met Jonathan. Jonathan wakes up in the police station unaware of any of the recent events. Will he be convicted for his actions?
a. Yes, he fired his weapon without excuse or justification.
b. Yes, his actions were a product of voluntariness.
c. No, he was unconscious and his actions were involuntary.
d. No, unless eyewitnesses prove his actions.
c. No, he was unconscious and his actions were involuntary.
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