Eddie brought his son Randy to a local faith healer known as "Mother Himala." He was diagnosed by the faith healer as being possessed by an evil spirit. Eddie thereupon authorized the conduct of a "treatment" calculated to drive the spirit from the boy's body. Unfortunately, the procedure conducted resulted in the boy's death.

The faith healer and three others who were part of the healing ritual were charged with murder and convicted by the lower court. If you are an appellate court Justice, would you sustain the conviction upon appeal? Explain your answer. (2007 BAR)