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re: Jackson, MS man indicted murder 1st after killing 17yo trying to steal his Lexus
Posted on 1/8/17 at 6:59 pm to t00f
Posted on 1/8/17 at 6:59 pm to t00f
Grand Juries lean heavily in favor of the prosecution.
MS is the dumbest state in the Union.
Grand jury was absolutely manipulated by prosecutor here.
Prosecutor going for 1st degree murder hoping to get a plea for manslaughter, and I'm guessing shooter white, shootee black, so he's going for political points.
If the shooter can hire a decent defense attorney, this won't go to trial, or they'll pursue the manslaughter angle.
But this guy is going to walk. I guarantee you the jury will ask the judge if they are allowed to commend the shooter here.
MS is the dumbest state in the Union.
Grand jury was absolutely manipulated by prosecutor here.
Prosecutor going for 1st degree murder hoping to get a plea for manslaughter, and I'm guessing shooter white, shootee black, so he's going for political points.
If the shooter can hire a decent defense attorney, this won't go to trial, or they'll pursue the manslaughter angle.
But this guy is going to walk. I guarantee you the jury will ask the judge if they are allowed to commend the shooter here.
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Posted on 1/8/17 at 7:00 pm to Porter Osborne Jr
Not only was it murder, but first degree murder.
What are the provisions of first degree murder in Mississippi?
What are the provisions of first degree murder in Mississippi?
Posted on 1/8/17 at 7:00 pm to ballscaster
IMO justified. Had he walked out and just shot the guy to prevent the theft of his car, then that's not justified (can't protect property with deadly force), however he did the right thing and simply confronted him and then they guy charged him. The deadly force could he used but the ultimate question is if it was objectively reasonable to fear for his life. That's what the jury will answer. I'd vote yes.
Posted on 1/8/17 at 7:00 pm to Fat and Happy
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Ain't no way the owner of the vehicle will do jail time.
I'd be terrified of a jury trial as a white man in fricking Jackson.
Posted on 1/8/17 at 7:01 pm to KosmoCramer
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What are the provisions of first degree murder in Mississippi?
In this case, malice aforethought which can be formed the second before you act. In this case, the State would argue that he made the choice to go outside with a gun to kill the guy because he was stealing his car, which is illegal. He didn't shoot until the other guy charged him though, so I think that's a losing argument. Who knows in Hinds County though.
This post was edited on 1/8/17 at 7:04 pm
Posted on 1/8/17 at 7:01 pm to SuperSaint
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The video shows Mr. Parish coming out of the office and confronting McDonald. The police report states the Vice-President of Performance Oil was carrying a Smith & Wesson .38 revolver. Mr. Parish chases McDonald around the car. McDonald then charges at the businessman. There is a struggle and both men are apparently fighting over the gun. McDonald crumples to the ground when shots are fired as the rounds struck him in the upper torso.
If all this is true...and on video...how the frick did they indict for murder 1?
Overcharge, anyone? No way they will get a conviction. How the hell would you prove premeditation?
This post was edited on 1/8/17 at 7:06 pm
Posted on 1/8/17 at 7:03 pm to TigernMS12
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In this case, malice aforethought.
they will never meet that burden
Posted on 1/8/17 at 7:03 pm to KosmoCramer
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What are the provisions of first degree murder in Mississippi?
This doesn't meet the criteria. No way they'll prove pre-meditation or intent.
Manslaughter, maybe, at best.
Posted on 1/8/17 at 7:03 pm to ballscaster
frick you, hope you get robbed.
Posted on 1/8/17 at 7:04 pm to UF
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they will never meet that burden
Agreed, but they'll argue he went outside armed with the intent to kill the guy stealing his car and you can't protect property with deadly force.
Posted on 1/8/17 at 7:06 pm to UF
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If the shooter can hire a decent defense attorney, this won't go to trial, or they'll pursue the manslaughter angle.
In MS, the rules of court allow for manslaughter to be a lesser included on a murder charge, so the jury will be instructed on both and they decide manslaughter, murder or innocent.
This post was edited on 1/8/17 at 7:07 pm
Posted on 1/8/17 at 7:06 pm to TigernMS12
You nailed it. They won't meet it but they're not attempting to. They're after a manslaughter plea but this is step 1, albeit complete bullshite
Posted on 1/8/17 at 7:07 pm to TigersSEC2010
quote:you see the fundrazr link in the OP?
Thank you for saving us taxpayers thousands, Mr. Parish. We all owe you and your .38 plenty of praise.
Posted on 1/8/17 at 7:07 pm to SuperSaint
Reading things like this is exactly why I don't carry a gun. Nothing but bad comes from having a gun when a confrontation happens. frick that. I'll take my arse whipping instead of killing someone
Posted on 1/8/17 at 7:07 pm to TigernMS12
I'd interested to know if Parrish had an open carry permit.
Posted on 1/8/17 at 7:08 pm to UF
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Prosecutor going for 1st degree murder hoping to get a plea for manslaughter,
I would hope that any lawyer worth a damn would tell him not to take that deal. Call their bluff, take them to trial and make them prove murder 1. They'll never be able to do it.
This post was edited on 1/8/17 at 7:09 pm
Posted on 1/8/17 at 7:10 pm to Bossier2323
How do you know that arse-whipping won't end with you dead?
Posted on 1/8/17 at 7:10 pm to TigernMS12
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Agreed, but they'll argue he went outside armed with the intent to kill the guy stealing his car and you can't protect property with deadly force.
That's the key to the indictment. Grand Jury didn't get to hear anything from the defense, or very little to support the defense. Instead they probably heard a prosecutor tell them "he had a gun, he ran outside to confront this man that was merely looking at his car and he said to himself, if he's stealing my car I'm gonna shoot him"
At trial this will be blown to pieces, namely through the fact that the guy didn't emerge from the building with the gun drawn.
Posted on 1/8/17 at 7:10 pm to TigerNAtux
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I'd interested to know if Parrish had an open carry permit.
MS is an open, constitutional carry state (conceal included; no permit needed).
Posted on 1/8/17 at 7:11 pm to TidenUP
Me being dead would probably be better than having to drag my family through litigation for a couple years with me possibly going to prison.
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