Hes very aware of what he said. His defense is likely to be philosophical, and his goal is to reach the entirety of the jury pool.He's saying he didn't pull the trigger.
Just pulled the hammer back and let it fall.
Didn't pull the trigger.
Smart Alec.
NM Statute:
B. Involuntary manslaughter consists of manslaughter committed in the commission of an unlawful act not amounting to felony, or in the commission of a lawful act which might produce death in an unlawful manner or without due caution and circumspection. Whoever commits involuntary manslaughter is guilty of a fourth degree felony.