Assignment task:
Manson and Brown liked to travel to a remote vacant field and practice shooting with their revolvers. They would usually set up discarded cans and bottles and have contests to see who could be the most accurate or who could shoot the quickest, "Old West" style-drawing from a holster and shooting from the hip without bringing the pistol to eye level. After one such contest, while Brown was setting up some more cans at which to shoot, Manson stayed where he was and reloaded his pistol. When Brown turned to return to where Manson stood, Manson shouted, "Hey Brown, why don't you dance for me!" Manson then drew his pistol and quickly fired several shots at Brown's feet, aiming each time to miss striking any part of Brown. However, one of the bullets ricocheted off the rocky ground and struck Brown in the eye, killing him. What is the most serious crime with which Manson could be convicted? Question options: A) No crime, because the killing was clearly accidental. B) Involuntary manslaughter, because Manson did not intend to kill or injure Brown. C) Voluntary manslaughter, because Manson did not intend to kill or injure Brown. D) Murder, because Manson