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To: yankeedame
guilty of manslaughter

I don't know British law, but throwing stones at guys head is not MANSLAUGHTER... in the US its at least 3rd degree murder... wanton disregard for human life.

19 posted on 08/31/2007 9:31:47 AM PDT by HamiltonJay
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To: HamiltonJay

‘I don’t know British law, but throwing stones at guys head is not MANSLAUGHTER... in the US its at least 3rd degree murder... wanton disregard for human life.’

English law states that a charge of manslaughter be brought when a death is caused, but the premeditated intent to murder cannot be proved.

Sentencing will not be affected - I strongly suspect they will all be detained at her Majestys pleasure - an open ended sentence that usually gives a minimum of 10-15 years but often results in them never being released.


20 posted on 08/31/2007 9:39:29 AM PDT by britemp
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