Francis v. Franklin, No. 83-1590 (U.S. Supreme Court) (471 U.S. 307; 105 S.Ct. 1965) (April 29, 1985) (Justice Brennan)
Here the defendant was charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred after he had escaped from state custody. The defendant's sole defense was that the gun had accidentally discharged. The trial judge instructed the jury that one is presumed to intend the natural consequences of his ...
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