Alicia was charged with murder in Berninian, a Commonwealth Caribbean country. At liar trial, Nucleus I directed the jury on the men: we required for this offence? by explaining: - Members of the jury, you have to decide whether Alicia intended to kill 0r cause grievous bodily harm. In so doing you will have to determine whether Alicia not only foresaw death or grievous bddily harm but that she foresaw it with a high degree of probability. ' If you think Alicia foresaw death or grievous bodily harm with a high degree of probability, then this is certainly evidence that Alicia intended to kill or cause grievous bodily harm If on the other hand" you believe that everyone knows that Alicia's actions would cause death or grievous bodily harm so Alicia must also have known this and thus must have intended the results of her actions, you must find her liable for murder. Remember, however, that these are evidential matters, which you must weigh and consider. You are not bound to infer Alicia's intention from these things. It is all a matter for you Alicia was convicted of murder and now wishes to appeal on the ground that Noclue I seriously misdirected the jury. Advise Alicia as to whether she can appeal her conviction on this ground and whether her appeal is likely to succeed. Does the likelihood of a successful appeal differ if Alicia committed-this offence in St. Lucia?

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Heres a breakdown of Alicias appeal prospects along with how the situation may differ in St Lucia Grounds for Appeal Alicia can argue that Noclue Is d... View the full answer