Defendant, a worker in a metalworking shop, had long been teasing Vincent, a young colleague, by calling him insulting names and ridiculing him. One day Vincent responded to the teasing by picking up a metal bar and attacking Defendant. Defendant could have escaped from the shop. He parried the blow with his left arm, and with his right hand struck Vincent a blow on his jaw from which the young man died. Select from the choices (A D) the most serious offense of which the defendant could be properly convicted.
Involuntary manslaughter Voluntary manslaughter Murder None of the abov
Question: Defendant, a worker in a metalworking shop, had long been teasing Vincent, a young colleague, by calling him insulting names and ridiculing him. One day Vincent responded to the teasing by picking up a metal bar and attacking Defendant. Defendant could have escaped from the shop. He parried the blow with his left arm, and with his right hand struck Vincent a blow on his jaw from which the young man died. Select from the choices (A D) the most serious offense of which the defendant could be properly convicted.
A. Involuntary manslaughter
B. Voluntary manslaughter
C. Murder
D. None of the abov
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