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Old 02-15-2017, 05:09 PM   #571
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Are they allowed to go 2nd degree / Mansalughter for each charge?

If so there could be reasonable doubt that he planned and intended to kill the child or Grandma while still convicting him of 1st degree on the Grampa. But I agree you couldn't get not guilty on one and guilty on the others
Garland was charged with 2nd degree for Obrien's death, so the Crown is already of the opinion that his death was not premediated.
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