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Question IV
Charlie hated his classmate, Brad, because the latter was assiduously courting Lily, Charlie's girlfriend. Charlie went to a veterinarian and asked for some poison on the pretext that it would be used to kill a very sick, old dog. Actually, Charlie intended to use the poison on Brad.
(a)(a) The veterinarian mistakenly gave Charlie a non-toxic powder which, when mixed with Brad's food, did not kill Brad. Did Charlie commit any crime? If so, what and why? If not, why not? (3%)
(b)(b) Would your answer be the same if Brad proved to be allergic to the powder, and after ingesting it with his food, fell ill and was hospitalized for ten (10) days? Explain. (3%)
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