Question

guiding questions
which statement best describes the result of erics case?
a the judge determined that eric was guilty because he ran away from the scene of the crime.
b the judge determined that eric was mentally incompetent because he didnt remember what he did.
c the judge determined that eric was guilty because he planned the murder in advance.
d erics lawyers convinced eric to plead guilty to killing officer moritz.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The text doesn't mention running away as a reason for guilt. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The text states Eric knew what he was doing (e.g., "Eric knew he was doing something..."), so he wasn't mentally incompetent due to forgetting. Eliminate B.
• Option C: The text says he "shot Officer Moritz" and planned (implied by knowing his actions and Arizona law context), so guilt due to pre - planned murder matches.
• Option D: The text says he "shot Officer Moritz, rather... so that he would be..." (implying a plea related to law, not lawyers convincing a guilty plea as stated). Eliminate D.

Answer:

C. The judge determined that Eric was guilty because he planned the murder in advance.