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To: pray4liberty
"That would be true only if he survived the ordeal"

I don't necessarily disagree with that, but whatever they finally charge her with there still has to be intent.

Without intent, mens rea, there cannot be a crime.

216 posted on 03/09/2002 7:50:24 AM PST by Kerberos
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To: Kerberos
whatever they finally charge her with there still has to be intent.

She certainly intended his death in that garage, and had a couple of days to think about it. It doesn't get much more premeditated than that.

221 posted on 03/09/2002 7:54:53 AM PST by Steve0113
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To: Kerberos
That's convoluted thinking.

Of course there was "intent." She "intended" to let the guy die while he was lodged in her windshield. She apparently had numerous opportunities to get help for him, but chose the "easy" route: Let the guy die, and then she'll get friends to dispose of his body.

Not only was there "intent," my friend, but there was PREMEDITATION. You can't tell me she thought he'd just heal up and walk off under his own power. No, she knew the guy would die, and her problem would be solved.

She deserves a capital murder conviction and a trip to the gurney.

Oh, and BTW: Courts have already ruled that a drunk driver who kills someone, was "premeditative," in that he chose to drink and drive. That he didn't INTEND to hurt anyone is irrelevant. He didn't care and someone died.

Same as this b**ch.

256 posted on 03/09/2002 8:26:48 AM PST by Illbay
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To: Kerberos
Without intent, mens rea, there cannot be a crime.

All these legalities are making my head spin. How about: vehicular assault with or without intent to maim, kidnapping, abuse, neglect, and finally, wrongful death/murder...in that order? I'm sure the folks here can come up with more...

369 posted on 03/09/2002 4:29:41 PM PST by pray4liberty
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