Daniel is a mechanic, and he works at a local garage. Daniel has a history of paranoid schizophrenia. His son died two months ago. The death of his son has had a huge impact on his marriage. Daniel decides to spend some time with his parents, where he starts having ‘psychotic episodes’ and suicidal thoughts. Despite this, Daniel decides to return to work. On his first day back, his colleagues John and Veronica greet him and welcome him back to work. They tell him they are sorry to hear about the death of his son. Daniel starts shouting at them and he picks up a hammer and attacks John, causing him serious injuries. John is left unconscious after the attack, but still breathing. An ambulance is called, and John is taken to hospital. On the way to hospital, the ambulance doors open, and John falls out and suffers severe head injuries. When he arrives at the hospital, he dies within two hours. Assess the criminal liability of Daniel.
Daniel is a mechanic, and he works at a local garage. Daniel has a history of paranoid schizophrenia.
His son died two months ago. The death of his son has had a huge impact on his marriage.
Daniel decides to spend some time with his parents, where he starts having ‘psychotic episodes’ and suicidal thoughts. Despite this, Daniel decides to return to work.
On his first day back, his colleagues John and Veronica greet him and welcome him back to work. They tell him they are sorry to hear about the death of his son. Daniel starts shouting at them and he picks up a hammer and attacks John, causing him serious injuries. John is left unconscious after the attack, but still breathing.
An ambulance is called, and John is taken to hospital. On the way to hospital, the ambulance doors open, and John falls out and suffers severe head injuries. When he arrives at the hospital, he dies within two hours.
Assess the criminal liability of Daniel.
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