You cannot use a weapon in a physical altercation. All the blaqq kid had to do was move. He went there to cause a problem, why else carry a weapon? To me it seems to be an open and shut case of premeditated first degree murder. Hang him high.
I disagree about the 1st degree murder charge. That will be almost impossible to prove. The kid did not go there with the intention of killing the victim. This should be 2nd degree murder or manslaughter. I think the punk will walk because they overcharged. Maybe deliberately, to let him off.