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The court system traditionally does care what your motivation is for doing something. See the difference between manslaughter and murder, which is entirely base
by throwway120385 3y ago
The court system traditionally does care what your motivation is for doing something. See the difference between manslaughter and murder, which is entirely based on your intent at the time.
- pb7 3y agoYeah, to reduce the severity of the intent by default. Plotting a scheme to steal when it has more value is not that. Or in your own terms, the difference between 3rd degree and 1st degree murder.
- conductr 3y agoThis was entirely premeditated theft. He had to apply to the job, interview, etc. Even still, I believe a slap on the wrist is appropriate punishment as it's just not that serious of a crime.