I wonder if the jury will be instructed that the sentence for manslaughter of a child, with a gun, is up to 30 years? If not - they may think that the manslaughter is an easier sentence, and think they are dropping him into prison for 2-4 years because “Well - we had to charge him with SOMETHING!”
This judge has telegraphed her intention of throwing the book at him if they find him guilty of anything.