Criminal Law, 2020 Bar — Question 15

ESSAY

While attending to an Enhanced Community Quarantine barangay checkpoint, a barangay tanod confronted a resident for non-essential travel. Infuriated by the barangay tanod's tone, the resident punched the tanod's head. The barangay tanod fell, sustained brain hemorrhage, and died as a result. Charged with Homicide, the resident denies liability, arguing that there can be no conviction if there is no intent to cause the barangay tanod's death. Is the resident's defense tenable? Explain briefly.

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