Originally posted by scottishinnzThats a common tactic used, to say that somone went out of their mind, or is retarted, unaware, or that emotion made him commit the crime, etc. No one takes responsability for their actions now days,
I'm a little worried that no-one has asked exactly what is wrong with the guy. I mean medically. He's obviously not the full shilling. As far as I'm aware, you can only be convicted of a crime if you knew your actions would cause harm / suffering. I'm not condoning what he did - who would - but if this guy is hearing voices, or is simply unaware of what he is doing (and I do mean unaware) is he guilty of the crime?
its always somthing, or somone else.
Originally posted by no1marauderMaybe No1 can use some of his ACLU connections, and have them champion Tuggle's cause--- you know, he was only expressing himself, which is clearly a right of every American citizen.
Tuggle was sentenced to two consecutive life terms for rape and kidnapping. http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10778216/
I think that's sufficient for a crime that, while sickening and violent, did not result in another person's death.
No1 can be second chair at the trial.
Originally posted by flyUnityPossibly, but what if it's true? Are you then killing someone who possibly was unable to tell the difference (and yes, they do exist) between right and wrong?
Thats a common tactic used, to say that somone went out of their mind, or is retarted, unaware, or that emotion made him commit the crime, etc. No one takes responsability for their actions now days,
its always somthing, or somone else.
Do they deserve to die for being born defective?
Originally posted by FreakyKBHA little late, numbnuts; if you knew how to read, you would have seen he was already convicted and serving two consecutive life sentences.
Maybe No1 can use some of his ACLU connections, and have them champion Tuggle's cause--- you know, he was only expressing himself, which is clearly a right of every American citizen.
No1 can be second chair at the trial.
Originally posted by no1marauderSilly me, I thought there was an appeal process available, what with your investigation into his civil liberties being trespassed, and all.
A little late, numbnuts; if you knew how to read, you would have seen he was already convicted and serving two consecutive life sentences.
Numbnuts? That's the best a lawyer can do: numbnuts? Howzabout a douchebag, or snicklefinger, or something really hurtful. Numbnuts?
Originally posted by FreakyKBHThey all fit a brainless a**hole like you.
Silly me, I thought there was an appeal process available, what with your investigation into his civil liberties being trespassed, and all.
Numbnuts? That's the best a lawyer can do: numbnuts? Howzabout a douchebag, or snicklefinger, or something really hurtful. Numbnuts?
Lawyers should never ask a Southern grandma a question if they aren't prepared for the answer.
In a trial, a Southern small-town prosecuting attorney called his first witness, a grandmotherly, elderly woman to the stand.
He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know me?"
She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you, Mr. Williams I've known you since you were a young boy, and frankly, you've been a big disappointment to me. You lie, you cheat on your wife, you manipulate people and talk about them behind their backs. You think you're a big shot when you haven't the brains to realize you never will amount to anything more than a two-bit paper pusher. Yes, I know you."
The lawyer was stunned! Not knowing what else to do, he pointed across the room and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know the defense attorney?"
She again replied, "Why, yes, I do. I've known Mr. Bradley since he was a youngster, too. He's lazy, bigoted, and he has a drinking problem. He can't build a normal relationship with anyone and his law practice is one of the worst in the entire state. Not to mention he cheated on his wife with three different women. One of them was your wife. Yes, I know him."
The defense attorney almost died. The judge asked both counselors to approach the bench, and in a very quiet voice, said, "If either of you bastards asks her if she knows me, I'll throw your sorry asses in jail for contempt."