05-20-2012, 04:13 PM
(05-20-2012, 03:27 PM)Adub Wrote:(05-20-2012, 02:30 PM)Lady Cop Wrote: slippery slope introducing "mindset" i.e. motive. motive is never a required element in a murder case. only facts in evidence. juries like motives, but they are of no legal consequence.
mindset (fear) would be relevant in an immunity hearing.
Maybe I am using the wrong word. I am not talking about state of mind.
The only way a "state of mind prosecution" would hold any authority is if they try to prove a hate crime.
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