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A terminates the life support system of B, resulting in B's death. B had only 24 hours to live. Can A be held liable for

A terminates the life support system of B, resulting in B's death.  B had only 24 hours to live.  Can A be held liable for B's death? Answer in complete sentences and explain why? 

Answer using standard writing conventions. In your answer, identify

 1) The element of criminal law involved,

 2) the definition of that element, 

and 3) how it applies to answering the hypothetical.

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