Re. Proof.
You are nearly there.
Proof alone is not grounding or sufficient. You have to prove "INTENT" beyond reasonable doubt.
Examples of willing/wilful Intent...
Did the man with the gun have a plastic toy water pistol? His "intent" would be humours trick-or-treat.
Did the man enter the building running from a mob trying to kill him? His "intent" would be self defence.
Did the man run into the building to kill terrorist insurgence? The "intent" would be hero/martyrdom/suicide.
Did the man run into the building to kill his cancerous brother,so his brothers family could receive insurance. His "intent" would be love.
Given the above "intent" examples:
Based on "proof alone" how would you sentence the man with the gun to a prison term?
Based on "intent" how would a jury sentence the same man to a prison term.
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