Results 1 to 8 of 8

Hybrid View

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Posts
    3

    Default Accidental homicide in a fight

    If someone were to get into a fight with another person. And they knew the perosn they were fighting had asthma and they purposley punched them in the neck and killed him unmeaningly, I was just wondering what kind of charges would be brought up against that?

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Posts
    2,652

    Default Re: Question about accidental

    Quote Quoting Hellokitty
    View Post
    If someone were to get into a fight with another person. And they knew the perosn they were fighting had asthma and they purposley punched them in the neck and killed him unmeaningly, I was just wondering what kind of charges would be brought up against that?
    Is this a hypothetical question?

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Posts
    3

    Default Re: Question about accidental

    My friend keeps telling my other friends if they get in a fight with my friend "john" who has asthma just punch him in the throat... and I argue and say you can get in a lot of trouble for that.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Posts
    2,652

    Default Re: Question about accidental

    Quote Quoting Hellokitty
    View Post
    My friend keeps telling my other friends if they get in a fight with my friend "john" who has asthma just punch him in the throat... and I argue and say you can get in a lot of trouble for that.
    You don't mention the state this pertains to.

    I can give you a couple of different links that are interesting, one involves Wisconsin laws and the other discusses unintentional homicide under California law.

    http://www.vanwagnerwood.com/CM/Custom/Murder.asp
    Use the links on the left under "Homicide" and you'll get an idea about those charges.

    http://llr.lls.edu/volumes/v36-issue...ts/4murder.pdf

    If you want to give us the name of your state, I can check to see the terms your state uses.

    I'm signing off for tonight, but the above links should give you a pretty good idea.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Posts
    3

    Default Re: Question about accidental

    new jersey is the state

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Posts
    2,652

    Default Re: Question about accidental

    Quote Quoting Hellokitty
    View Post
    new jersey is the state
    New Jersey 2C:11-1

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    California
    Posts
    20,594

    Default Re: Accidental homicide in a fight

    Quote Quoting Hellokitty
    If someone were to get into a fight with another person. And they knew the perosn they were fighting had asthma and they purposley punched them in the neck and killed him unmeaningly, I was just wondering what kind of charges would be brought up against that?
    They COULD be charged with murder. Whether the facts would support a conviction on murder charges is another matter. Any accidental death as a result of a fight is likely to be at LEAST manslaughter. My read of the NJ statutes linked above would allow for a solid argument that this hypothetical could be charged as murder.

    - Carl

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Posts
    2,652

    Default Re: Accidental homicide in a fight

    Quote Quoting cdwjava
    View Post
    They COULD be charged with murder. Whether the facts would support a conviction on murder charges is another matter. Any accidental death as a result of a fight is likely to be at LEAST manslaughter. My read of the NJ statutes linked above would allow for a solid argument that this hypothetical could be charged as murder.

    - Carl
    I agree.

    Hellokitty, your friend needs to avoid these people.

    Hopefully he isn't doing anything to provoke them.

    1. Sponsored Links
       

Similar Threads

  1. Assault & Battery: Homicide or Self Defense
    By Aliswrong in forum Criminal Charges
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 05-05-2011, 05:42 PM
  2. Disorderly Conduct: Picking a Fight with Brother - Should I Fight Disorderly Conduct in Arizona
    By amiintrouble in forum Criminal Charges
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 01-21-2010, 10:51 AM
  3. Homicide: Intent and Homicide
    By Silkyred in forum Criminal Charges
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 08-28-2009, 08:46 AM
  4. Officer Receiving Firearm Back After Accidental Homicide
    By doubledoor in forum Police Investigations
    Replies: 12
    Last Post: 08-19-2009, 10:15 PM
  5. Manslaughter: Bar Fight Leads To Homicide
    By lbalson in forum Criminal Charges
    Replies: 24
    Last Post: 11-24-2008, 06:17 PM
 
 
Sponsored Links

Legal Help, Information and Resources