A different news article states
The jury in the murder trial that began Monday will decide whether Guyer committed murder, a lesser offense such as manslaughter or criminally negligent homicide, or no crime at all. (USA Today)
I'm wondering if one of the legal scholars here can explain why...
Apparently all of my instincts regarding this case seem to be accurate. According to this video Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger is planning "Mistake of Fact" defense to escape conviction in this case:
Texas Codes > Penal Code > Title 2 > Chapter 8 > § 8.02
Texas Penal Code 8.02 – Mistake of...