Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette


Question for DT, and/or Kly, I understand they can go with manslaughter. I can't recall what criteria needs to be met for manslaughter? confused I hope he at least gets that.

Another question tho, I HEARD yesterday, that in Florida manslaughter sentence can be as long as 30 years. Is that true? Likely?

TIS

Btw, lawyers are sure long-winded aren't they? lol wink


In lieu of DT's or Kly's response, I'll give it a shot. What is absent from many of this Board's posts are the predicates for murder or manslaughter in Florida. While states have similar laws, there can be significant differences. Since I don't know the predicates in Florida, I'll state those for manslaughter here in Texas. Texas does not allow for voluntary and involuntary manslaughter; they combine them. The primary and, basically, only predicate is reckless behavior. Intent or knowledge is not required. The penalty is up to 20 years.

By the way TIS, in recognition of lawyer's long-windedness, Florida gives them up to 3 hours for summation.

Last edited by olivant; 07/12/13 11:44 AM.
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