05-20-2012, 03:27 PM
(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.