Case scenario: Alphonso believed that Francine, a work colleague had stolen his wallet. Alphonso saw Francine at the local supermarket, approached her and said, 'lying thief'. Alphonso aims a punch at her head, but Francine dodges out of the way and Alphonso hits Vidal who was standing behind Francine. Vidal's injury is not serious, but he needs stitches. On his way home Vidal trips up a kerb opening his wounds further, making the bleeding worse. Susan Vidal's neighbour sees Vidal on the floor in pain but rushes past as she is late for work. Vidal is later discovered there by his wife Norma who calls the ambulance. Vidal refuses to give consent to being given an emergency blood transfusion because of his religious beliefs and dies.
Refer to the scenario above in the extend essay
In respect of Alphonso, give explanation of the meaning of 'mens rea' and of the principle of transferred malice and discuss how this principle would apply to Alphonso for the injuries suffered by Vidal. (AC3.1)
Cite examples and legal authority in support of your explanations.
Essay Writing
An essay requires you to use the following structure:
Introduction: defines the key terms and indicates how the question will be addressed.
Main body: written in well-defined paragraphs with specific arguments relating to the question and supported with evidence. There should be cohesion and coherence in the essay. There should be a clear development to the argument through the main body with recognition of differing perspectives.
Conclusion: summarizes the main points and findings, refers to the introduction showing how the question has been answered and suggests what needs to be further considered.
Include references please