Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois
"John Smith beats Fred James into a coma. Smith is tried and convicted of assault & battery.
Two months into Smith's sentence, James dies. Is Smith then charged with manslaughter or murder?"
Asked on 5/21/11, 4:07 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
Hopefully James' lawyer never cheated in law school by posting her homework questions online.
Answered on 5/21/11, 4:22 pm
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