Defendant was driving his automobile at a legal speed in a residential zone. A child darted out in front of him and was run over and killed before Defendant could prevent it. Defendant's driver's license had expired three months previously; Defendant had neglected to check when it was due to expire. Driving without a valid license is a misdemeanor in the jurisdiction. On a charge of manslaughter, Defendant should be found
guilty under the misdemeanor-manslaughter rule. guilty, because the licensing requirements are to protect life, and failure to obey is negligence.  not guilty, because the offense was not the proximate cause of the death.  not guilty, because there was no criminal intent
Question: Defendant was driving his automobile at a legal speed in a residential zone. A child darted out in front of him and was run over and killed before Defendant could prevent it. Defendant's driver's license had expired three months previously; Defendant had neglected to check when it was due to expire. Driving without a valid license is a misdemeanor in the jurisdiction. On a charge of manslaughter, Defendant should be found
A. guilty under the misdemeanor-manslaughter rule.
B. guilty, because the licensing requirements are to protect life, and failure to obey is negligence. 
C. not guilty, because the offense was not the proximate cause of the death. 
D. not guilty, because there was no criminal intent
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