MicroWaveWhite neighbour who fatally shot Black mother in row over children playing pleads not guilty to manslaughter
CoderKatIt’s such bullshit that you can just claim you feared for your life (because gasp, your neighbor knocks on your door) and it gets charges reduced.
US stand your ground laws are barbaric and insane. Most of the world knows it, but a significant number of Americans still stand by them.
Also, I don’t get why they have to reduce the charges before the trial? Can’t they charge both manslaughter and murder and let the jury figure it out?
EntropywinsStand your ground was not the reason the charges were reduced, it was the reason why she wasn't arrested immediately. The charges were reduced because the prosecution doesn't have sufficient evidence for 2nd degree murder charges to stick, so they are bringing charges they know they can prove in court. I have no clue why they can't do both charges and I totally agree with you on the stand your ground laws...
NuPNuAShooting someone isn’t good enough evidence to change for murder? What other uses do guns have?
I think for 2nd degree murder the prosecution have to prove malicious intent.
Shooting someone isn’t malicious?
It’s kinda like premeditated vs a crime of passion. Planning to kill your wife for 3 months is viewed differently than coming home and finding her cheating so you shoot her.
At least in the US the extenuating circumstances effect the charges significantly.