'You Can Infer He Intended to Kill'
A New York State appeals court should decide in about a month whether to overturn Ralph "Bucky" Phillips' convictions on murder and other charges.
Despite his admission 23 months ago that he was – quote – "guilty as hell" – Phillips' lawyers argued in court today that he only entered the plea because his court-appointed lawyer gave him bad advice.
His lawyers maintain that Phillips never admitted that he intended to kill anyone.
Chautauqua County District Attorney David Foley argued that if you aim a gun at someone, and you know that gun can kill a person, you can infer that he intended to kill.
During his 5 months on the run, Phillips shot three state troopers, fatally wounding Trooper Joseph Longobardo.
Phillips was captured in September 2006 in a Warren County field.
Despite his admission 23 months ago that he was – quote – "guilty as hell" – Phillips' lawyers argued in court today that he only entered the plea because his court-appointed lawyer gave him bad advice.
His lawyers maintain that Phillips never admitted that he intended to kill anyone.
Chautauqua County District Attorney David Foley argued that if you aim a gun at someone, and you know that gun can kill a person, you can infer that he intended to kill.
During his 5 months on the run, Phillips shot three state troopers, fatally wounding Trooper Joseph Longobardo.
Phillips was captured in September 2006 in a Warren County field.
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