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Old 02-13-2017, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by navane View Post
Interesting. I always thought that murder in the 1st had to [generally] have some kind of premeditation to it. I know that premeditation can still happen fairly quickly. Intent can be formed in an instant; but, intent is a different concept. Like I said, I have to deal with the fighting as it happens in front of me; so, my concept of intent is probably different than yours. I agree, though, that the report of one kid choking the other is troublesome.
Depends on the state. There is at least one (NY, maybe? I don't recall) that only charges Murder One for murder of a police officer or public servant.
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