sorrell skye
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well, yes. I presumed the death since we were talking about this case.
eta: and also because there's no "murder" unless someone dies. Maybe I missed your point? :seeya:
I just wanted to make it clear that 2nd degree child cruelty alone doesn't automatically make someone guilty of 2nd degree murder (unless someone dies during the commission of the 2nd degree child cruelty).
In your previous post, you stated: "The new law says that if you are guilty of 2nd degree child cruelty you are guilty of second degree murder", which isn't what the statute states.
I understand what you meant now, but it could cause confusion in the thread if someone were to read that particular portion of your post without understanding how the law is written or how it's applied.
Thanks for clearing it up, though.