It was a mistake. A horrible, tragic mistake. Negligent homicide, but there was no premeditation, so a murder conviction is unwarranted.
It was a mistake. A horrible, tragic mistake. Negligent homicide, but there was no premeditation, so a murder conviction is unwarranted.
The fact that she didn’t adminster aid after her tragic “mistake” underminds your argument. If she attempted to save his life I might agree with you. She did not.
Texas law does not require premeditation.
She entered a habitation without the express consent of the owner. Under Texas law this is burglary.(30.02)
Once inside she committed a felony; criminal homicide. (30.02.a.3 & 19.02.b.3)
By her own admission during testimony, once inside, she intended to kill Jean.
That makes it murder.
Texas law under these statutes does not require premeditation. Only actions matter.