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In reply to the discussion: Is this one self-defense, manslaughter, or murder? [View all]ManiacJoe
(10,136 posts)67. New version of the events in post 61.
That version is clearly self-defense.
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Murder 2 cause he didn't need to shoot the guy because he had the gun. No question about it if it
teddy51
Apr 2012
#1
I would say it depends on whether the alleged robber was backing away or fleeing
petronius
Apr 2012
#3
This is exactly what I mean when I say I don't have much sympathy for violent criminals.
Atypical Liberal
Apr 2012
#24
You really believe you're going to get away with shooting people in the back?
Starboard Tack
Apr 2012
#37
Could still be murder if the prosecution can convince a jury of premeditation.
Starboard Tack
Apr 2012
#49
Only because the criminal was a butterfingers or saw the police and ditched his gun and ran.
Atypical Liberal
Apr 2012
#42