Dublin... Is a fucking shithole

[Harry Boyle]

There is no bonus for getting a manslaughter verdict.

A jury of lay people decided the verdict, not a solicitor.

None of the issues you list ( depression etc) are defences. Mitigation maybe, but not defences.

You seem determined to pursue a narrative not based on fact.

That just the use of semantics, mitigations are defensive tactics.

 

[Matlock]

That just the use of semantics, mitigations are defensive tactics.

No they aren't. Defence and mitigation are entirely separate things.

 

[fed up]

Lol

 

[Harry Boyle]

No they aren't. Defence and mitigation are entirely separate things.

I know they are different in formation but they are towards the same end. Mitigating factors are used in defense.

 

[fed up]

 

[Harry Boyle]

Get back to work!.....oh wait.

 

[fed up]

Get back to work!.....oh wait.

Wasn't having a go at you lol, it's how I picture Matlock.

 

[Matlock]

I know they are different in formation but they are towards the same end. Mitigating factors are used in defense.

No they aren't.

Mitigation, by definition, can only be entered into after a guilty plea/conviction.

 

[Harry Boyle]

No they aren't.

Mitigation, by definition, can only be entered into after a guilty plea/conviction.

All about reducing a sentence so.

 

[Matlock]

All about reducing a sentence so.

So, entirely different to what you claimed then?

Aggravating circumstances and mitigating circumstances are set up pre sentencing to ensure that all of the relevant facts are with the judge. In murder cases, however, they are not relevant as the judge has no discretion as to sentencing.