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2nd degree murder

my brother in law is on trial for 2nd degree murder but all of the witnesses stated that he did not pull the trigger until the deceased plunged at him with a large knife should he take the plea bargain of man slaughter or fight it out in court?


Asked on 3/18/08, 8:47 pm

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Andrew Casanave Andrew M. Casanave

Re: 2nd degree murder

The decision whether to accept a guilty plea or to go to trial is so powerful and so personal that only the accused ultimately can make it. I would suggest that, with the advice of his counsel, only your brother can make this decision.

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Answered on 3/18/08, 9:56 pm


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