A woman took an intoxicated man into her home and allowed him to use the bathroom, knowing his intent was to inject heroin (she even gave him a spoon to help prepare his injection). He emerged from the bathroom, collapsed, and was later dragged outside, where he died. The woman was found guilty of manslaughter. Which omission would satisfy the actus reus requirement specific to this woman's situation?

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The woman's actions satisfy the actus reus requirement through "Voluntary Assumption of Care." By taking the intoxicated man into her home and facilitating his drug use, she assumed a duty of care towards him, which she breached by not providing necessary assistance when he overdosed.

A Woman Took an Intoxicated Man into Her Home and Allowed