A Handmaid's Tale is real

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  • PJPOWER
    PJPOWER Posts: 6,499
    edited July 2019
    mace1229 said:
    PJPOWER said:
    So what is the state’s argument?  That she caused the death of someone due to negligence, or as the result of another crime being committed by her?  I’m assuming that the shooting was determined to be self defense?  
    Also weird to me is that if someone shoots at someone in self defense and hits a bystander, the shooter is usually still liable for the death of the bystander.  I cannot keep up with Alabama...
    I’ve always believed the opposite. The person committing the crime is responsible for any deaths that occur, even if they didn’t have a gun. Assuming self defense in lethal force was justified.
    Was taught at CHL class that the shooter is always responsible for the bullet that leaves their gun.  That is why it is important to be aware of what is behind your target and to be sure of your aim.  I’m sure the person committing the initial crime would maintain a level liability as well, but I’m not sure to what degree if an innocent bystander is hurt.  

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