Convicted for manslaughter: Prison term handed out in Stuttgart for killing of girlfriend - Girlfriend's death during an intimate moment: Stuttgart court sentences man to multiple years for manslaughter during sex
In a shocking turn of events, a 32-year-old man has been convicted of manslaughter in Stuttgart, Germany. The incident, which occurred in a location yet to be disclosed, involved the man's involvement in a drug-influenced sexual encounter that resulted in the death of a woman.
Contrary to previous reports, the woman who died in this incident was a different individual from the one previously mentioned. The charges in this trial were also different, with the defendant being convicted of manslaughter instead of bodily harm resulting in death, as was the case in the previous trial.
The relationship between the individuals involved in the incident was allegedly toxic, despite appearing happy to outsiders. Both parties had taken drugs earlier on the day of the crime, with the substances involved being alcohol and cocaine, different from the drugs mentioned earlier (cocaine only).
During the sexual activity, the woman guided the defendant's hand to her neck to indicate that he should choke her. However, the defendant continued to choke the woman despite her panicking and resisting. As a result, the woman lost consciousness several minutes after being choked and later died. The cause of her death was loss of consciousness due to asphyxiation.
The defense argued for a sentence of four years for the manslaughter charge. However, the court's sentence was lower than the prosecution's demand of seven and a half years. The location of the trial was the Stuttgart Regional Court.
It is important to note that under German criminal law, manslaughter (Totschlag) is defined as causing the death of another person without the intent required for murder but with intent to kill. If death results from bodily harm caused during an act such as non-consensual choking, the relevant offense could be dangerous bodily harm resulting in death.
Sentencing in manslaughter cases depends heavily on factors such as intent, recklessness, degree of negligence, and aggravating circumstances. Recent cases show manslaughter sentences in Germany can range around several years in prison, for example, a Porsche legal executive was sentenced to 7.5 years for manslaughter in a different context.
The involvement of drugs, lack of consent, and method of causing death (choking) will be critical in charging and sentencing decisions. The exact sentencing for the defendant in this case has yet to be announced.
This case serves as a grim reminder of the importance of consent and the dangers of drug-influenced sexual encounters. It also highlights the complexities of German criminal law and the need for careful consideration in sentencing decisions.
[1] Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-germany-crime-manslaughter/porsche-executive-sentenced-to-7-5-years-in-manslaughter-case-idUSKBN29Q13O (Accessed on 15th March 2023)
- Despite initial reports, this was a different woman who died in the drug-influenced sexual encounter. The specific charges against the defendant were changed from bodily harm resulting in death to manslaughter.
- Unsurprisingly, the highlighted case underlines the significance of consent and the perils of drug-induced sexual encounters as well as the complexities of German criminal law when it comes to sentencing decisions.
- Intriguingly, the defense argued for a sentence of four years for manslaughter, while the court's sentence was less than the prosecution's demand of seven and a half years. This incident emphasizes the importance of a thorough understanding of German criminal law and the underlying factors in sentencing decisions.
