Blakely factors in preparation for Derek Chauvin s sentencing
As reported in this local article, headlined Prosecutors seek aggravated sentence against Derek Chauvin, argue George Floyd was ‘treated with particular cruelty’, the sentencing phase of the prosecution of the former police office convicted of killing George Floyd is now at the first briefing stage. Here are the basics:
Prosecutors asked a judge Friday to give Derek Chauvin a longer prison sentence for killing George Floyd, arguing that the crime was particularly cruel..
Chauvin will be sentenced on June 25. Minnesota sentencing guidelines suggest that an individual without any prior criminal history should be sentenced to 12.5 years in prison for second-degree murder. However, prosecutors have signaled their intent for months to seek an aggravated sentence against Chauvin.
Chauvin Convicted Of All Charges In Floyd Slaying By
Cara Bayles | April 20, 2021, 5:12 PM EDT After less than 12 hours of deliberation, a Minnesota state jury on Tuesday found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of the murder of George Floyd.
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was found guilty of the murder of George Floyd on Tuesday following a trial at the Hennepin County Government Center, faces decades of jail time. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
The former Minneapolis police officer now faces decades of jail time. He was convicted of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, which carry sentences of up to 40 years, 25 years and 10 years, respectively.
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Chauvin Trial Closing Arguments, Jury Verdict Forecast More Public Unrest
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(MINNEAPOLIS, MN) – Closing arguments in State of Minnesota vs. Derek Chauvin begin on Monday morning, after three weeks of witness testimony and cross-examination. As expected, medical evidence explaining the cause of George Floyd’s death was the main focus of both cases presented to the jury.
Jurors will hear closing arguments from state prosecutors and Chauvin’s defense, and then will immediately begin deliberations and be sequestered until they can decide on the charges applying the instructions given to them by the court.