The Illustrated Guide to Criminal Law
Chapter 6: Mens Rea
Page 5: Situations
How about we look at some different situations, and see if that helps.
First, meet Jack and his daughter Jill.
Dad and daughter
Jill is just starting to eat “grownup” food, and Jack gives her some artichoke to try.
Dad feeding daughter in high chair
Unfortunately, nobody knew that Jill is morbidly allergic to artichokes, and she’s dead before the ambulance arrives.
Grieving dad holding daughter
I read this sketch.