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In reply to the discussion: If Dunn is convicted of the four charges, [View all]Thanks.
'The jurors might come back hung on the first degree-murder charge asserting that Dunns choice to kill Davis was premeditated in which case, Dunn can potentially be retried.
If the jury is hung on the first-degree murder charge, Dunn could still face up to 60 years in prison, Coffee said.
But if Dunn is found guilty on all counts, he faces life in prison. Prosecutors have said they would not pursue the death penalty.'
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/jury-decides-four-five-counts-loud-music-murder-trial-n31231
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it is pretty much impossible to convict on attempted murder and aquit on murder
cthulu2016
Feb 2014
#9
Would the state really bother with another trial if conviction on the other charges assure
Incitatus
Feb 2014
#37
yes, the thing is that you only need one racist or a few of them to get a not guilty even if most of
JI7
Feb 2014
#42