According to the _________,a defendant will be held criminally liable for a death if the other elements of criminal homicide are met and if,without the defendant's conduct,the victim would not have died at that point in time.

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The "but for" test states that a defendant will be held criminally liable for a death if, without the defendant's conduct, the victim would not have died at that point in time. This is a common causation test used in criminal law. The substantial factor test is a different causation test used in some jurisdictions, the absolute rule is not a legal term, and the felony murder rule applies specifically to deaths that occur during the commission of certain felonies.

According to the _________,A Defendant Will Be Held Criminally Liable