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Case Study On Dale Reynolds
We are here today to debate whether Dale Reynolds should be charged with the first degree murder of his step father Thomas Simson. First, there are a few facts that no one is debating. On September 30, 1999, Dale Reynolds shot his stepfather as he entered the room. This is a fact the witness has testified as such. It is also a fact that he had planned to do so some time before. If taken literally, this would fall in first degree murder because Dale Reynolds had premeditated intent of shooting Thomas Simson. However, the second degree murder law states that the accused cannot be charged of the first degree if the actions made by Dale Reynolds were of self-defense, and if the accused had reason to believe he was in danger at the time. Like many
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