People v. Beardsley
In the case of People v. Beardsley, Mr. Beardsley and Blanche Burns engaged in a drunken affair; Mr. Beardsley was married and his wife was away from their home. Beardsley at this time was employed as a bartender and clerk at the Columbia Hotel (General Elements of Crime, 2010). Blanche Burns was also employed at a hotel during this time as well. Over the course of two days, the illicit couple partook in drunk nights and each other. Burns and Beardsley indulged in a steady supply of liquor and when they ran out, they requested more. In fact, an errand boy had been dispatched to supply them at one point with more liquor at Mr. Beardsley’s request.
Once the errand boy arrived with the new supply of liquor, Burns then …show more content…
Mr. Skoba called the proper authorities and confirmed that Ms. Burns was, in fact, deceased. As a result of Burns’ death, Beardsley was convicted of manslaughter and was sentenced to state prison for one-year minimum, with the maximum penalty not to exceed five (5) years (General Elements of Crime, 2010). However, Beardsley appealed and won; there was no proof that Mr. Beardsley was the cause of Ms. Burns’ death. Yet, Beardsley’s had been convicted based on the belief that it was his duty to care for her, protect her, and because of his omission he was legally responsible for her death (General Elements of Crime, …show more content…
Kitty was attacked multiple times by the same individual and eventually died, not one neighbor in her building attempted to leave their residence to attempt to help her. Although one person hollered for the man to stop and leave her alone, no one right out called the police. Given that the time of the morning was after 3 A.M. , no one attempted to leave the comfort of their homes to assist Kitty. It was no one 's duty, let alone obligation to help Kitty in her time of distress. A person can not or should not be charged with the crime of failure to act morally. Kitty could have been saved after she was stabbed the first time. After all , a simple phone call would have sufficed and she could have received help within a matter of two (2)
In the case of People v. Beardsley, Mr. Beardsley and Blanche Burns engaged in a drunken affair; Mr. Beardsley was married and his wife was away from their home. Beardsley at this time was employed as a bartender and clerk at the Columbia Hotel (General Elements of Crime, 2010). Blanche Burns was also employed at a hotel during this time as well. Over the course of two days, the illicit couple partook in drunk nights and each other. Burns and Beardsley indulged in a steady supply of liquor and when they ran out, they requested more. In fact, an errand boy had been dispatched to supply them at one point with more liquor at Mr. Beardsley’s request.
Once the errand boy arrived with the new supply of liquor, Burns then …show more content…
Mr. Skoba called the proper authorities and confirmed that Ms. Burns was, in fact, deceased. As a result of Burns’ death, Beardsley was convicted of manslaughter and was sentenced to state prison for one-year minimum, with the maximum penalty not to exceed five (5) years (General Elements of Crime, 2010). However, Beardsley appealed and won; there was no proof that Mr. Beardsley was the cause of Ms. Burns’ death. Yet, Beardsley’s had been convicted based on the belief that it was his duty to care for her, protect her, and because of his omission he was legally responsible for her death (General Elements of Crime, …show more content…
Kitty was attacked multiple times by the same individual and eventually died, not one neighbor in her building attempted to leave their residence to attempt to help her. Although one person hollered for the man to stop and leave her alone, no one right out called the police. Given that the time of the morning was after 3 A.M. , no one attempted to leave the comfort of their homes to assist Kitty. It was no one 's duty, let alone obligation to help Kitty in her time of distress. A person can not or should not be charged with the crime of failure to act morally. Kitty could have been saved after she was stabbed the first time. After all , a simple phone call would have sufficed and she could have received help within a matter of two (2)