Case 4.4
Terrance is showing Manuel his gun collection. Manuel has never before handled a gun. He reluctantly takes a gun from Terrance and asks him if he is sure that the gun is unloaded. Terrance replies that he never puts ammunition in his guns except at the gun range where he goes to practice. Manuel points the gun out the window of the house and pulls the trigger. The gun fires, and a woman walking by on the sidewalk is shot and killed.

-Manuel's mistake would be a defense only if it

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Case 4.4 
Terrance is showing Manuel his gun collection. Manuel has never before handled a gun. He reluctantly takes a gun from Terrance and asks him if he is sure that the gun is unloaded. Terrance replies that he never puts ammunition in his guns except at the gun range where he goes to practice. Manuel points the gun out the window of the house and pulls the trigger. The gun fires, and a woman walking by on the sidewalk is shot and killed.

-Manuel's mistake would be a defense only if it​

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Manuel's mistake in handling the gun could potentially be a defense if it was due to a lack of fault-based mental attitude, such as negligence or recklessness. However, this defense would only apply if Manuel's actions did not constitute a crime that required specific intent or knowledge, such as murder or manslaughter. In this scenario, Manuel's lack of knowledge about guns did not prevent the formation of fault-based mental attitude but rather contributed to his negligence in handling the gun, making him potentially liable for the resulting harm.

Case 4.4 Terrance Is Showing Manuel His Gun Collection. Manuel Has Never