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In reply to the discussion: AP is reporting it will be second degree murder..... Interesting 2nd degree MURDER not manslaughter [View all]1StrongBlackMan
(31,849 posts)43. Good Point ...
I suspect that this will be a part of the jury instructions.
Wow ... The stakes just got raised exponentially.
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AP is reporting it will be second degree murder..... Interesting 2nd degree MURDER not manslaughter [View all]
hlthe2b
Apr 2012
OP
My only concern with that is they may have a more difficult time getting a conviction on a 2nd degre
gateley
Apr 2012
#3
Special Prosecutor just explained that the evidence supported the charges and that Florida law
Pachamama
Apr 2012
#28
Technically they're always supposed to have the grounds to charge before doing so...
TheWraith
Apr 2012
#38
But 1st degree requires proving pre-meditation....that may be impossible to prove even if it was.
Pachamama
Apr 2012
#33