The death was a natural and direct consequence of the shooting คำพิพากษาฎีกาที่ 1478/2528: จำเลยกับพวกร่วมกันใช้อาวุธปืนยิงผู้ตายถูกที่ด้านหลัง กระสุนตัดไขสันหลั

SUPREME COURT DECISION No. 1478/2528
Year: 1985 (B.E. 2528)
Relevant Code Sections: Criminal — Section(s) 63, 83, 288

SUMMARY
The defendant shot the victim, severing the spinal cord. The victim became paralyzed and died 9 months later from infection resulting from the wound. The Supreme Court held that the death was a natural and direct consequence of the shooting. A delay in death does not break the chain of causation where the death results from complications of the original injury, even if poor medical treatment contributed to the infection.

FACTS OF THE CASE
The defendant shot the victim, severing the spinal cord. The victim became paralyzed and died 9 months later from infection resulting from the wound.

COURT'S HOLDING
The Supreme Court held that the death was a natural and direct consequence of the shooting. A delay in death does not break the chain of causation where the death results from complications of the original injury, even if poor medical treatment contributed to the infection.

LEGAL ANALYSIS
The Supreme Court held that the death was a natural and direct consequence of the shooting. A delay in death does not break the chain of causation where the death results from complications of the original injury, even if poor medical treatment contributed to the infection.

PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS
Criminal intent is assessed from all surrounding circumstances including the weapon used and body parts targeted. Defendants should preserve all evidence showing lack of intent to kill.

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