In the trial of law professor Diarmuid Phelan, his defense counsel asserts that the fatal shooting of trespasser Keith Conlon was an unintended consequence of fear rather than anger. The prosecution claims that Phelan acted with intent, while the defense argues he fired warning shots amidst an uninvited and threatening situation. The jury must consider the emotional motivations behind Phelan’s actions and whether his response was justified under the circumstances encountered on his farm.