answers to thediscussion prompt. Follow the steps to complete the discussion pos

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answers to thediscussion prompt. Follow the steps to complete the discussion post below.Step 1| Read the featured case brief for People v. Cervantes (CAL 2001) on pages 200 – 203 in yourtextbook.After carefully reading the case brief and considering all the facts, answer the “Questions for Discussion”at the end of the selection. Remember to provide relevant support for your argument(s) using anyinformation from your textbook and/or supplemental resources that have been provided. This portion ofthe assignment should be in ESSAY (paragraph) APA format and MUST be a minimum of 250 words
Read the featured case brief for People v. Cervantes (CAL 2001)
Questions to answer:
1. Summarize the facts in Cervantes.
2. Explain the court’s distinction between dependant interveing acts and independant intervening acts?
3. Why did the court find the killing of Cabrera was an independant intervening act and that Cervantes was not liable for murder?
4. Do you agree with the prosecution’s gang expert that Cabrera’s murder was a foreseeable consequence of the shooting of Linares?
5. As a juror, would you hold Cervantes liable for murder?

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