A dependent intervening cause (sometimes called a "responsive intervening cause") is one that is either not intended or not reasonably foreseen by the defendant.

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A dependent intervening cause is one that is a natural response or reaction to the situation created by the defendant's act, meaning it is often foreseeable and directly related to the defendant's conduct.

A Dependent Intervening Cause (Sometimes Called a "Responsive Intervening Cause")