If not intentially a minority and I get into a fight and I did not know they were gay, palestinian, jewish, or whatever. Can I still be charged with a hate crime? Or does one have to know first?
andrewta @ andrewta @lemmy.world Posts 98Comments 2,374Joined 2 yr. ago
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As others have said. No you shouldn't be charged with a hate crime. You didn't know they were gay.
But let's be honest when do facts like that matter when it comes to prosecutors that just want a win in the court room. So they might just charge you with the hate crime and destroy your name publicly. Then ask if you'd like a plea deal before it goes further.