Factual causation in result crimes

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But-for causation test
Say the but-for test out loud in one sentence for a result crime.
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Apply the but-for test
In a situation where causation is questioned, how would you determine if the result would have occurred without D's actions?
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Multiple factual causes
If another person, condition, or event also contributed, does that stop D being a factual cause?
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Acceleration as causation
Was D’s conduct an act or omission, and did it make the result happen when it did?
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Legal causation next
After factual causation, what further causation question must you test before concluding liability?
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Later events breaking causation
Is there any later event that might break the chain of causation?
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Factual causation in result crimes

Guided prompts in this topic

But-for causation test

Apply the but-for test

Multiple factual causes

Acceleration as causation

Legal causation next

Later events breaking causation

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