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>>14982705
fatboy is wrong, he was defending himself, it is not about fight or killing someone with intent.
it is fight or flight,
training shows when under danger what do you do if attacked.
if you have trained to defend yourself then you would zone out and defend yourself.
the worst he should be charged with is unintentional manslaughter third degree and having a dangerous weapon whilst underage !!
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Defenses Against a Third-Degree Murder Charge
Defenses to a third-degree murder charge might include:
Innocence ("It wasn't me.")
Insanity ("I was mentally impaired and didn't understand what I was doing.")
Self-defense ("I was protecting myself from immediate and serious harm.")
Defense of others ("I was protecting others from serious harm.")
Exercise of duty ("I am a public officer who killed without unlawful intent, recklessness, or negligence.")
If you have been charged with third-degree murder, you will want to hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer to determine what defenses can be used to protect you from lifelong consequences.
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