further he slipped and stabbed his self. As he fell to the floor the little boy unlocked the door and helped his mother to the neighbors house. He was prosecuted and sent to jail for 3 years only. From what I know I would consider what he did to his wife was attempted murder. I dont believe that someone who obviously tries to kill his wife should go to jail for only 3years. Once this man gets out hell come back for her. Who will protect her again? If she has a restraining order out on him she might be protected. Not only should he have been charged with attempted murder but also he should have received a charge of endangering the childs welfare. But yet, these men get the lesser of the highest charge possible.There are women who misuse and abuse the claim of Battered Women Syndrome. Some are just trying to find an easy way out. They use it because they planned the whole murder out, they hired a hit man, or they came once already out of relationship; they try to get a lighter sentence. We do we will be holding essential evidence for those who really need it. This defense can read to not guilty verdicts. If we exclude this type of defense we would be sending a woman to jail for a crime which she honestly had no choice but to commit. In the sixth amendment, it states that in all criminal trials, the accused has the right to present a defense.Deciding who has a case, and who doesnt, is the jurys job. Courts shouldnt limited the kinds of defenses that people are allowed to use in a case, limiting types of defenses means you might be stripping someone of their innocence. Women, especially battered women, have to go through a lot in this country to gain respect. Being dependent and helpless on the next person makes it hard for women to gain respect, especially if she has to kill someone just to get back sense of control. Battered women are not only victims, but they are strong courageous survivors. I did this research becau...
