Sentences with phrase «murder charges levelled against»

Not exact matches

Not only was the husband (H) ultimately prosecuted successfully for the attempted murder of his former wife (W); but the attack was witnessed by the children; the husband levelled allegations against which resulted in her being charged (later dropped); and he pleaded not guilty so that W was cross-examined at length at his trial.

It will be a matter for a trier of fact, a jury or a judge, to determine if the use of force was reasonable and if, therefore, the level of force used was justifiable as an affirmative defense against the charge of murder.