Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota

murder

how does one get charged with 2 counts of first degree murder for only killing one person


Asked on 5/12/09, 5:15 am

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Maury Beaulier612.240.8005 Minnesota Lawyers

Re: murder

They are likely alternative counts. That means each count reuires different elements to make it a first degree offense. You cannot be convicted of both, but may be convicted of one or the other.

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Answered on 5/12/09, 8:55 am


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