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RobinA

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12. Legally Speaking, Or To Get A Conviction?

Fri Apr 9, 2021, 12:07 PM

Apr 2021

I don't think a stated motive is ever required legally for a specific charge. With me as a juror there are some situations where you will need a motive to get a vote to convict of murder from me. This is not one of them, as I don't believe there was intent. To me this is some kind of extreme callous disregard, which I don't think is a charge, but something like that would allow me to vote to convict. No motive necessary. I can't remember what he ended up charged with. I think some level of murder got thrown back in, so I'm thinking the verdict is not going to make people happy. I find it unlikely that a jury is going to get to murder, although I don't know Minnesotans, so their mileage may vary.

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Chauvin Trial: Will the Prosecution need to show motive? [View all] rgbecker Apr 2021 OP

They used to work as bouncers at the same place. lark Apr 2021 #1

Chauvin was afraid of him. Obviously. jaxexpat Apr 2021 #4

Indeed WHITT Apr 2021 #5

Yes which is why this aspect will probably not be brought up. lark Apr 2021 #7

I think it's as simple as Rustynaerduwell Apr 2021 #2

No Motive or Intent Required WHITT Apr 2021 #3

Thanks for this input. rgbecker Apr 2021 #9

George Floyd didn't say the cop's name at any time Beringia Apr 2021 #6

"Motive" is not an element of any crime charged Effete Snob Apr 2021 #8

What would be the felony in the "Unintentional murder" Charge? rgbecker Apr 2021 #10

Assault Effete Snob Apr 2021 #13

He had to feel him die. Evergreen Emerald Apr 2021 #11

Legally Speaking, Or To Get A Conviction? RobinA Apr 2021 #12