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Chinese Homicide Law, Irrationality And Incremental Change, Michael Vitiello

Michael Vitiello

Abstract: Chinese Homicide Law, Irrationality and Incremental Change This article begins with a striking hypothetical: “Having learned that his wife was having an affair, the defendant mulled over his options. After deliberation, he decided to shoot her and her lover. Sneaking up on them as they sat together in an isolated area, the defendant shot each in the chest. Because they were far from the nearest city, they received no first aid and both bled to death. Charged with first degree murder, the defendant has asked you to represent him. In your first interview, the defendant explains that he did …