in 92 a friend's brother was murdered in mo. they lured the man out. they beat him, they shot him. they buried him. the 2 guys who did it were charged with manslaughter. they served no time. what crimes besides murder, unlawful disposal of a corpse, and destroying evidence did they commit? ask more questions if need be. this was in cuba mo in 1992. we want to have this case looked at but want to be prepared with the charges we want filed if so. just think of the scenario and put your csi minds to work.
2007-12-23 16:43:16 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Since murder has no statutes of limitations, they can't be re-charged as its called double jeopordy. It was most likely plea bargined down as you have to prove intent or planing.
2007-12-23 17:12:46 · answer #1 · answered by hollywood71@verizon.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's unlikely that any charges can be filed now, even by the State. You, as a private individual can't file charges anyway, even if this was a 'fresh case'.
First, the State can't charge someone with murder if they've already been tried for manslaughter for the same killing. In addition, the other things you suggest, like unlawful disposal of a corpse, would all be what's called in law a "lesser included offense", which means that if it wasn't charged back then, it can't be charged now.
Secondly, the Statute of Limitations for all crimes except murder has expired by now anyway.
Richard
2007-12-24 00:50:09 · answer #2 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋