My statement about the burden of proof is based on multiple articles from this morning. I don't have direct legal knowledge but the articles were convincing.
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But my point was, in manslaughter the state only has to show negligence or the lack of regard for another's safety which results in death (or something like that).
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Yes but they have to prove he acted with neglect leading to the death. That is the strong burden. As someone who has carried a loaded firearm, guarding a post several times a week (for years) when in the military, I believe that a situation can go from just shady to life threatening in seconds. If T grabbed for the gun then Z's life was at risk. There is no video footage so we can't proof intent or neglect or really anything to counter a self defense claim.
If I was on watch and someone was grabbing my partners gun I may on have a few seconds to pull my gun out and shoot. It all can happen so fast.
Again I am not a cop.
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