Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

How many people can be charged with manslaughter

In the case where a person was beaten to death, and their are 4 known subjects who were all involved in the beating. Does the prosecution have to have proof as to who delivered the fatal blow that killed the person? Can he prosecute all 4 on manslaughter who particpated?


Asked on 12/27/01, 1:25 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Joel Cohen Joel M. Cohen,P.A.

Re: How many people can be charged with manslaughter

Generally speaking, all may be charged. It sounds like it would be impossible to determine just who delivered the coup de gras.

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Answered on 12/27/01, 9:08 pm
Dan Akes C. Daniel Akes, Attorney at Law

Re: How many people can be charged with manslaughter

Yes, all can be charged and all could be convicted on these facts.

Dan

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Answered on 1/03/02, 5:47 pm


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