>Chauvin was found guilty in April of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in the case.
Still amazes me. Guilty of 3 different murder charges for 1 death.
https://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com › Second+degree+murder
second degree murder n. a non-premeditated killing, resulting from an assault in which death of the victim was a distinct possibility.
https://study.com/learn/lesson/third-degree-murder-law-sentences.html
The Law in Minnesota
George Floyd was murdered by a Minnesota police officer. The police officer was convicted of third degree murder and sentenced to 22.5 years in prison.
In Minnesota, the third degree murder law is broken into two parts. The different parts can be seen below:
The death must have occurred without intent but was the result of a dangerous act and can carry a prison sentence of not more than 25 years
The death must have occurred without intent, but was the result of directly, or indirectly selling or administering a Schedule I or II controlled substance and can carry a prison sentence of no more than 25 years and/or a fine of $40,000
According to this law, murder in the third degree is occurs when intent or premeditation cannot be shown. The death must be the result of dangerous actions or direct or indirect of selling or taking of a controlled substance.
https://www.mylawquestions.com › what-is-second-degree-manslaughter.htm
Second Degree Murder vs Manslaughter. Both charges involve one person killing another person without malice. Second-degree murder is not premeditated, but the killer has a full understanding of his or her actions that lead to the death of the victim. For example, the perpetrator in a second-degree murder case may have punched the victim.