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To: Donnafrflorida

That is a good question. What if they are Not Guilty on second degree, but hang on manslaughter? The state then cannot charge GZ with second degree murder again?


2,265 posted on 07/11/2013 1:20:38 PM PDT by snarkytart
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To: snarkytart
That is a good question. What if they are Not Guilty on second degree, but hang on manslaughter? The state then cannot charge GZ with second degree murder again?

Correct. Double jeopardy applies.

2,279 posted on 07/11/2013 1:22:08 PM PDT by CA Conservative (Texan by birth, Californian by circumstance)
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To: snarkytart

Expert is saying Bernie all but failed in closing...

This closing argument was short on facts... Per expert...


2,289 posted on 07/11/2013 1:22:50 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: snarkytart

will the not guilty stand on 2nd degree if they can only.agree on that one or is it thrown out since they couldnt.agree on all his charges.


2,347 posted on 07/11/2013 1:32:45 PM PDT by Donnafrflorida (Thru HIM all things are possible.)
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