Lena, Who Was Angry with Her Business Law Teacher, Dominick

Essay

Lena, who was angry with her business law teacher, Dominick, because of a hard test, angrily watched him come into the restaurant where she worked as a server. She noticed that he had on his new designer suit, the one he wore when he wanted to impress the chancellor. Lena completely lost her temper, threw a drink on Dominick, and then reached across the table and punched him in the eye. The police were called. Dominick says that he wants both Lena and the owner of the restaurant, Aaliyah, arrested. Assuming that Lena committed the crimes of assault and battery, is Aaliyah also criminally responsible? Provide reasoning in support of the conclusion.