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Duer 157099

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5. In a self defense case, describe how "innocence" is determined?

Reply to NaturalHigh (Reply #1)

Sun Jul 14, 2013, 11:34 PM

Jul 2013

Because we know beyond a shadow of a doubt that Z killed Martin. So he's not innocent in that regard.

I want to know what a successful prosecution would have looked like in this case. Please enlighten me if you know, because I'm at a total loss.

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Here's how you prove a negative [View all] Duer 157099 Jul 2013 OP

The burden is ALWAYS greater on the prosecution. NaturalHigh Jul 2013 #1

Like the op says rainy Jul 2013 #2

I'm not a scientist; I have no idea. NaturalHigh Jul 2013 #3

In a self defense case, describe how "innocence" is determined? Duer 157099 Jul 2013 #5

First, the defendant is not required to prove that he is innocent... NaturalHigh Jul 2013 #6

OK then: what evidence would have to exist in order to get a conviction Duer 157099 Jul 2013 #7

In this case where the defendant had visible injuries... NaturalHigh Jul 2013 #8

I'm asking you now to use your imagination a bit Duer 157099 Jul 2013 #9

Use my imagination? NaturalHigh Jul 2013 #10

I'm not picking on you Duer 157099 Jul 2013 #11

I understand. NaturalHigh Jul 2013 #12

The defense brought up many times that the extent of his injuries was actually immaterial Duer 157099 Jul 2013 #13

I have to disagree with you on at least part of your conclusion. NaturalHigh Jul 2013 #14

But they said that even if he had NO injuries, the case would have been the same Duer 157099 Jul 2013 #16

If I had been on the jury... NaturalHigh Jul 2013 #17

Cases that the DA thinks can't be won shouldn't go to trial Igel Jul 2013 #15

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2013 #4