Advisory Opinions Prosecuting the Parent of a School Shooter
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Sep 10, 2024 A recent school shooting in Georgia sparks a conversation about parental responsibility and the potential legal consequences for parents of young perpetrators. The discussion dives into legal concepts like felony murder and the complexities of holding parents accountable. Additionally, the hosts unravel the tangled web of campaign finance reform, analyzing landmark Supreme Court cases that continue to shape political spending. They also touch on the intricate legal issues surrounding body cam footage and the Second Amendment, probing the evolving landscape of constitutional law.
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Georgia School Shooting Case
- A school shooting in Georgia resulted in four deaths, leading to the father's arrest.
- This follows a Michigan case where parents were convicted for their son's shooting.
Contradictory Charges
- Charging the shooter as an adult implies adult intent and contradicts charging the father for supplying the gun.
- The stronger the case against the father, the weaker the case against the son.
Deterrence Effect
- School shooter families often lack awareness of legal developments due to crisis and internal struggles.
- Deterrence through prosecution may not be effective in these cases.