Criminal Law, 2015 Bar — Question XVII-a

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After a heated argument over his philandering, Higino punched on the head his wife Aika, who was six and a half months pregnant. Because of the impact, Aika lost her balance, fell on the floor with her head hitting a hard object. Aika died and the child was expelled prematurely. After thirty-six hours, the child died. A) What crime(s) did Higino commit? Explain. (2.5%)

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