Quote:
Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
Don't know if it matters does it. The actions of the first caused the situation that killed the officer. If he was dragged, then the two punks carried out an action that feels intentional.
|
From a legal stand point that is what I am wondering about? If there is a single incident that causes death it is easy to show cause and effect and criminality. With two events that cause harm and potentially death does it become more difficult to criminally charge someone with death? Is it enough to charge someone with murder if their initial action causes a subsequent action which actually causes the death? Should both parties be charged with murder? Why would the second party not be charged if they are potentially responsible in the death as a secondary action?