Terrell has been drinking in a bar for several hours. As he is preparing to leave a man walks by and bumps against him. Terrell punches the man in the face hard enough to break his nose. The man pulls a gun from his pocket and shoots Terrell, killing him.
-What crime has Bob committed?

Question

Terrell has been drinking in a bar for several hours. As he is preparing to leave a man walks by and bumps against him. Terrell punches the man in the face hard enough to break his nose. The man pulls a gun from his pocket and shoots Terrell, killing him.
-​What crime has Bob committed?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Terrell's actions were provoked by the man bumping into him, which would likely qualify for "adequate provocation" under the law. Therefore, the man who shot him likely committed voluntary manslaughter instead of murder.

Terrell Has Been Drinking in a Bar for Several Hours