Reference no: EM133332738

Police investigate an altercation at a convenience store which resulted in one man being killed. Their investigation reveals that Travis arrived at the store approximately 5 minutes before Paul did. Travis parked his truck in a designated handicap area and went into the store with his wife. When Paul arrived, he saw a white Chevrolet pickup truck in the handicap parking area and noted that it didn't have the required handicap parking permit sticker in the window or on the license plate. Paul then saw Travis walking out of the store. Paul confronted Travis and the two began to argue. During the argument, Paul shoved Travis, causing him to fall to the ground. While still on the ground, Travis pulled out a gun, pointed it at Paul and shot him in the chest. Paul died on the scene from his injuries.

1. What is the actus reus, or the action that caused harm?

2. What is the mens rea, or the intent of the person who caused the harm? Be sure to discuss the level of mens rea (purposeful, knowing, reckless, and negligent) and explain how you came to this conclusion.

3. Is there concurrence? Did the actus reus and the mens rea occur together?

4. Which excusable or justifiable defense could be applied to this case? What information from the scenario led you to this conclusion?