Trial
What was Budai's defence?
He was intoxicated (drugs and alcohol)
What does convicted mean?
Having officially been found guilty of a crime
What was the crime?
First degree murder
What was Budai charged with?
Life sentence with a chance of parole after 25 years
What is a Federal Penitentiary?
Federal prison which is operated under the jurisdiction of a federal government
What was Budai's motive?
Get back at his ex for moving on
What were the prospects of the charge?
No further access to firearms, weapons, fire or any weapon of any kind and no communication with his children unless orally consented
What is a victim impact statement?
A statement presented to the court at the defendant's sentencing. Victims or survivors have a legal right ask that a defendant receive a particular sentence.
Who were the witnesses of the crime?
His 2 kids
What was the judges view point?
a man claiming he was high does not mean he didn’t plan and execute this crime but it gave him the push to do the act
What is a DNA databank?
A databank that holds DNA of people to help verify if they are innocent or guilty
What did the red hair mean?
Infidelity
What counts was Budai charged with (say both for full pts)
2 counts of failing to comply with a release order
3 counts of uttering threats
What is first degree murder
Why did Budai not want to watch the video footage of his wife
The knowledge of the crime will be with him for the rest of his life