Question

One night at Brian’s apartment, Brian and Phil are discussing (over a bottle of Southern Comfort whiskey) the prospects for the Dallas Cowboys. Both become intoxicated. The two subsequently get into an argument concerning whether the offense should emphasize the run or the pass. Brian becomes enraged at Phil’s suggestion that the running game is more important. He goes into the kitchen and finds a steak knife. In an outburst of emotion, he stabs Phil in the stomach with the knife. Phil collapses on the floor. Brian shouts, “Phil, don’t die! I didn’t mean to hurt you!” Phil dies on the way to the hospital. What is the most serious offense, if any, Brian has committed?
a. manslaughter
b. intoxicated manslaughter
c. no offense because Brian did not intend to kill Phil
d. murder

Answer 1

Based on the above scenario, the most serious offense, if any, Brian has committed is option b: intoxicated manslaughter.

What is intoxicated manslaughter?

Intoxication manslaughter is if a person cause the death of another person by the reason of an accident or mistake and this is only when one is committing the act of BWI or  FWI, or while or due to intoxication.

Hence, Based on the above scenario, the most serious offense, if any, Brian has committed is option b: intoxicated manslaughter.

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