A 25-year-old Minnesota man was charged with second-degree murder after shooting a 17-year-old man in Rochester on Jan. 14. The shooting happened after the two men had been involved in a car accident.
Car crash leads to murder charge
Defenses against second-degree murder charges
Individuals in Minnesota who are charged with second-degree murder have the right to present a defense at trial. The type that is presented may vary and should be based on the factors surrounding the case and Minnesota criminal law.
