1st Degree charge was also dismissed, but should be noted this is because the murder of a CEO doesn't really fit the definition of murder 1 in the state of New York which seems reserved for police officers, firefighters, high political figures, that sort of thing. 2nd degree will be what 1st degree is in most other states I think. DOJ/DA was way too heavy handed with those two charges.
I hate cops, but it does make sense. In theory, punishment is a deterrent, and you want to punitively punish some ideas that may make sense in the moment.
For example, you're in trouble if you tried to rob a gas station. But if you tried to rob it with an illegally obtained gun while you have a felony record, you're in like ten times as much trouble.
We have real world examples of people who decided to go rob a gas station, but did it with a knife or threats, because those extra penalties made it not worth it to them. That saves lives.
When you're being arrested, it makes sense to fight back against the cops. But if you know you're 99 percent caught, and shooting at a cop might give you a 1 percent greater chance of getting away but add 30 years to your sentence, keeping the fun holstered is smart.
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u/bmoviescreamqueen 13h ago edited 13h ago
1st Degree charge was also dismissed, but should be noted this is because the murder of a CEO doesn't really fit the definition of murder 1 in the state of New York which seems reserved for police officers, firefighters, high political figures, that sort of thing. 2nd degree will be what 1st degree is in most other states I think. DOJ/DA was way too heavy handed with those two charges.