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Ocelot II

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4. First-degree murder has to be charged by grand jury indictment, so the initial charge

Reply to Sogo (Original post)

Mon Jun 16, 2025, 01:04 PM

Jun 16

will always be by complaint for second-degree murder, in order to get the perp held and presented for arraignment. After that the case is presented to a grand jury where prosecutors will ask for a first-degree murder indictment.

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It's reported that the killer is charged with SECOND degree murder on four counts. [View all] Sogo Jun 16 OP

A Grand Jury has to indict for first degree under state law. NutmegYankee Jun 16 #1

Thank you! Sogo Jun 16 #3

Doubt it makes much difference in this case. He's cooked. Silent Type Jun 16 #2

First-degree murder has to be charged by grand jury indictment, so the initial charge Ocelot II Jun 16 #4

It WILL be FIRST degree. These are just "place-holder" charges. hlthe2b Jun 16 #5

He can't have been charged with four counts of murder in any degree. rsdsharp Jun 16 #6

It was first degree murder with hostile intent. Initech Jun 16 #7