The following discussion comes from your Week 5 readings. Outside research to address these issues is required. Use the online library for additional sources of information and research. In addition, I recommend utilizing the Legal Studies Program Guide. Please analyze the following utilizing the Model Penal Code: 1) Sean breaks into a house with the intentions of stealing some jewelry. He is surprised that the owner is at home, grabs his gun, and fatally shoots him. What charge can be filed against Sean? Discuss why. 2) Billy sneaks into a warehouse with the intent on theft and is surprised by a security guard, whom Billy knocks down a flight of stairs, killing him. What crime was committed? Discuss why. 3) Lisa drives 80 MPH on a windy road, drives off a cliff, killing his passenger in the crash. What charges can be filed against Lisa? Discuss why.

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