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As I had the introduction of the Murder chapter in a criminal law textbook explained to me, "Death is inevitable. So what we are really talking about here is ac
by dmurray 4y ago
As I had the introduction of the Murder chapter in a criminal law textbook explained to me, "Death is inevitable. So what we are really talking about here is acceleration."
Since the victim's demise here was decelerated, at least from the point of view of everyone in the trial, it can't be murder. Maybe some kind of kidnapping.
- Eddy_Viscosity2 4y agoInteresting, but I would say its the victim's POV that matters. In a relatively short amount of time from his perspective, he will be torn apart by tidal forces or smashed to bits by debris impacts (he can't steer). Even if that time is long, then he'll die of starvation or dehydration when his supplies run out. His life span, from his perspective, is greatly shortened. I'd rule out kidnapping, because unlawful detainment presumes that the person can be released from that detainment. There is no possibility of release for Xavier.
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- naasking 4y ago> I'd rule out kidnapping, because unlawful detainment presumes that the person can be released from that detainment. There is no possibility of release for Xavier. False imprisonment seems to fit: To prevail under a false imprisonment claim, a plaintiff must prove: Willful detention in a bounded area Without consent; and Without authority of lawful arrest. (Restatement of the Law, Second, Torts)