forestrox t1_j64jo2k wrote
Reply to comment by FlimFlamMagoo728 in Jury acquits Pawtucket police officer in shooting of teen driver by skippyspk
Premeditation can be established within seconds of the encounter if the police had an opportunity to de-escalate. The prosecution may be using second degree for an easier conviction. It’ll definitely be interesting to see what the video shows of the incident. Either way I am glad the chief is being proactive on this case. Change is slow but it’s happening. Body cams are finally validating what many minorities have long said about police encounters.
FlimFlamMagoo728 t1_j64kw9f wrote
Just because it can be established doesn’t mean it will be… idk I think Second is the right charge if the goal is to actually convict.
forestrox t1_j64m96f wrote
For sure, I agree. We need to see more convictions in these cases. It’s eroding public trust in law enforcement at this point being so cliche that they rarely face consequences.
Bedbouncer t1_j6dhdpw wrote
>Premeditation can be established within seconds of the encounter if the police had an opportunity to de-escalate.
Under this definition, can you define a murder that would qualify as without premeditation?
forestrox t1_j6duy65 wrote
If I recall those usually fall under Felony Murder and are crimes of passion, or deaths caused by indirect action.
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