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Criminal Law Simons, Volumes I and II
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Actual Causation: Oxendine v. State

Michael A. Simons

Oxendine turns on a question of actual causation. As you read the case, consider these questions:

1. What was Oxendine charged with? What are the elements of that crime? What is the issue on appeal

2. Who killed Jeffrey? According to Dr. Inguito? According to Dr. Hameli? According to Dr. Hoffman?

3. What is the Court’s holding? Why?

4. Could Oxendine be punished for his failure to bring Jeffrey to the hospital more promptly?

Delaware Supreme Court
528 A.2d 870
1987-06-29

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