The defendant was drinking in a bar late one night. The victim came in, who was someone that the defendant had always disliked. The victim began drinking and annoying the defendant, making fun of the defendant's mother and pretending that the victim was dating her. The defendant grew more incensed and finally said to the victim, "Let's take this outside." The two exited the bar and began a fistfight. The defendant had slipped on some brass knuckles, which he used to pound in the face of the victim. When the onlookers saw blood, they called for an ambulance. The victim died later in the hospital.

Of what crime will the defendant most likely be convicted?
Question 57 options:

a)

First-degree murder.

b)

Second-degree murder.

c)

Voluntary manslaughter.

d)

Involuntary manslaughter.