What is the name of your state? CA
I'm trying to write some noir stories that were influenced in a bizarre way from Patty Hearst being convicted for Armed Robbery in spite the fact she was a kidnap victim and I would appreciate anyone giving me their opinions on how the law would handle these situations:
Premise 1: A guy has a few guns trained on him. He's told if he does not shoot and kill the person sitting down handcuffed in front of him, he will be shot and killed. He shoots and kills
the guy he was ordered to kill. Just then the cops come in. Does this guy get tried for murder? Will he be convicted? B. Same scenario except this time its a friend on the street with a bunch of guns on him and he's told to kill the friend.
2. A mans family is kidnapped. He's told if he doesn't shoot and kill his friend, his family will be killed. He shoots and kills his friend. Does this guy get tried for murder? Will he be convicted? I think this is a variance of a Johnny Depp movie theme.
I'm trying to write some noir stories that were influenced in a bizarre way from Patty Hearst being convicted for Armed Robbery in spite the fact she was a kidnap victim and I would appreciate anyone giving me their opinions on how the law would handle these situations:
Premise 1: A guy has a few guns trained on him. He's told if he does not shoot and kill the person sitting down handcuffed in front of him, he will be shot and killed. He shoots and kills
the guy he was ordered to kill. Just then the cops come in. Does this guy get tried for murder? Will he be convicted? B. Same scenario except this time its a friend on the street with a bunch of guns on him and he's told to kill the friend.
2. A mans family is kidnapped. He's told if he doesn't shoot and kill his friend, his family will be killed. He shoots and kills his friend. Does this guy get tried for murder? Will he be convicted? I think this is a variance of a Johnny Depp movie theme.