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In the jurisdictiоn оf Hоbbs, Tyler, а 22-yeаr-old college student, аttends a fancy dinner party. Tyler is dressed in his best dress cargo shorts and a bright Hawaiian shirt. Tyler has consumed several champagne flutes. Around 1:00 a.m., Tyler gets into a heated argument with Jordan, another guest, over a spilled drink. Tyler yells, “I’m going to mess you up if you don’t pay for my fine rayon and polyester blend Hawaiian shirt!” Jordan laughs and turns away, stating that it is an “ugly excuse for a shirt.” Tyler became enraged upon hearing the insult to the dignity of his shirt and punches Jordan in the face, causing a bloody nose and a cut above the eye that requires stitches. Jordan staggers and pulls out a pocketknife, and says, “Back off or I’ll cut you and your ugly shirt.” Tyler, fearing he is about to be stabbed, grabs Jordan’s wrist to disarm him and to protect his beautiful shirt. Struggling, Tyler twists Jordan’s arm forcefully, causing Jordan to drop the knife. Tyler knows that there is a wallet in Jordan’s front pocket and that rayon and polyester blend Hawaiian shirts are on sale for buy one get nine free. Desiring to stock up on high quality Hawaiian shirts, Tyler shoves Jordan’s arm aside and grabs Jordan’s wallet which contains $800 cash and credit cards and runs away. Jordan pursues Tyler into the street, yelling that while Tyler can earn more money Jordan’s Hawaiian shirt will forever be an “ugly excuse for a shirt.” Hearing the insult and seeing his pursuer, Tyler turns and swings his fist at Jordan. Tyler misses and accidentally strikes a bystander, Alex, who is wearing a 100% wool tuxedo. Alex is knocked to the ground where his collar bone is fractured on impact. Tyler is tackled by two other partygoers who also fail to appreciate his Hawaiian shirt. During a later interview the police Tyler claims he was too intoxicated to form any specific intent and that he only took the wallet because he believed Jordan owed him money for the ruined shirt. Please discuss: Discuss whether Tyler can be charged with any crimes. Also discuss any defenses like intoxication that Tyler might raise.
Sаm wаnted tо pаint the rооf of his house a new color, but did not want to paint it himself. So, instead, he placed a sign on his lawn that stated: “I will pay $1,000 to the first person who paints my house light blue.” Later that same day, Jeff walked by and noticed the sign. Jeff thought this was a great way to make some extra cash and hurried to the store to buy some light blue paint. Luckily, the store had exactly what Jeff needed including the paint, paintbrush, and a ladder. His total for the supplies cost him $100. Upon coming back to paint the house, Jeff noticed the roof had already been painted light blue. Jeff ran up to the door and knocked loudly. When Sam answered, Jeff exclaimed “What gives? I went to the store, bought all the supplies, but when I came back the house was already painted!” Sam replied, “Yes, someone came by just before you and did the job. I paid him the $1,000. Better luck next time!” Jeff was furious. “You can’t do this!” He shouted. “I already accepted your offer before the roof was painted!” Jeff is now suing Sam. You are the judge on the case. How should you rule? Explain.