Yeah, but without a jury O.J. Simpson never would've walked out of court a free man.

For example in Europe when someone dies somebody always has to go to jail, even if they were defending themselves or responding to a potential threat. A jury could show compassion or empathy. Judges are extremely stoic in that regard.

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lefra 5 hours ago | parent | next [-]

> in Europe when someone dies somebody always has to go to jail

Please cite the european law that states this.

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hn_submit 5 hours ago | parent [-]

There's no specific law, but a judge will always jail you for manslaughter.

	▲	lefra 5 hours ago \| parent [-]
		No one went to jail when my grandparents died. Stop spreading lies.

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UncleSlacky 3 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

The well-known country of Europe with its single set of laws? That Europe?

Self-defence can be a valid justification for manslaughter, at least in the UK.