Quote Originally Posted by scott&ligaya;307591

[I
however last night in Birmingham 3 Asian young men were run over and killed whilst trying to protect their neighbourhood. One man has now been charged with murder. I fear that they Asan community will want to exact their own revenge.[/I]

So what to do?

Just because only one person has been charged does not mean that others will not be when the investigation is complete.

Also, getting a conviction for murder may well prove impossible. They would need to prove the premeditation to kill or cause grievous bodily harm. That does mean prove it. not assume it from the circumstances (if one stabs a person the fact that common sense would say the attacker intended to kill or cause GBH is not sufficient, it must be PROVED. Example attacker was heard to say "I am going to kill you" )

That is why the offence of 'Causing death by dangerous driving' was put on the statute books. The intent could hardly ever be proved.

And remember, the jury bring in the verdict, and they are drawn at random from Joe Public' thus not always the smartest bunch !

Sorry I did not make the law, I am only the messenger,