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Murder defendant slips restraints in court, stabs his lawyer with pen. All good, attorney says (www.latimes.com)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/nottheonion@lemmy.world
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[–] 12 points 2 years ago

I suppose because it's harder to prove murder. Since he failed, they'd have to prove motive, and he could argue he only wanted to harm the lawyer.

But assault is about facts, no feelings.

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