Chauvin Trial: Why Three Charges for One Murder and What to Expect at Sentencing

In the wake of the guilty verdicts of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the homicide of George Floyd there are some frequently asked question: 1. Why was Chauvin charged with three seperate homicide counts for just one killing;2. How might the judge sentence Chauvin on those three offenses of conviction;3. What is the average/guideline sentence for his crimes under Minnesota law; and4. How might the "aggravating factors" being pursued by the prosecutors impact the sentence?Here is an explainer my based on my experiences as a career homicide prosecutor. For our newly launched Team Justice and Justice Matters merchandise shop, please visit: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/glennkirschner/Please consider becoming a #TeamJustice patron at:  https://www.patreon.com/glennkirschnerMy podcast, "Justice Matters with Glenn Kirschner" can be downloaded where you get your podcasts.Follow me on:Twitter:  https://www.twitter.com/glennkirschner2 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glennkirschner2Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glennkirschner2 Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/glennkirschner) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.