Responsabilidad tras el uso de un arma de fuego en Minnesota

Explicación Simple

Si disparas un arma y lastimas a alguien, tienes que asegurarte de que esa persona esté bien y ayudarla. Si no lo haces, puedes meterte en problemas con la ley.

Es como si estuvieras cocinando y accidentalmente quemas a alguien. Debes asegurarte de atender su quemadura y buscar ayuda, no solo ignorarlo.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan está en una fiesta y, sin querer, dispara su arma en el jardín. Al darse cuenta de que su amigo Pedro ha resultado herido, Juan debe inmediatamente revisar cómo está Pedro y ayudarlo llamando a una ambulancia.

Penalidades

Hasta 2 años de prisión o multas de hasta $4,000, dependiendo de la gravedad de las lesiones.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

As used in this section, "reasonable assistance" means aid appropriate to the circumstances, and includes obtaining or attempting to obtain assistance from a conservation or law enforcement officer, or from medical personnel. (a) A person who discharges a firearm and knows or has reason to know that the discharge has caused bodily harm to another person, shall: (1) immediately investigate the extent of the person's injuries; and (2) render immediate reasonable assistance to the injured person. (b) A person who violates this subdivision is guilty of a crime and may be sentenced as follows: (1) if the injured person suffered death or great bodily harm as a result of the discharge, to imprisonment for not more than two years or to payment of a fine of not more than $4,000, or both; (2) if the injured person suffered substantial bodily harm as a result of the discharge, to imprisonment for not more than one year and one day or to payment of a fine of not more than $3,000, or both; (3) otherwise, to imprisonment for not more than 364 days or to payment of a fine of not more than $3,000, or both. (c) Notwithstanding section609.035or609.04, a prosecution for or conviction under this subdivision is not a bar to conviction of or punishment for any other crime committed by the defendant as part of the same conduct. (a) A person who witnesses the discharge of a firearm and knows or has reason to know that the discharge caused bodily harm to a person shall: (1) immediately investigate the extent of the injuries; and (2) render immediate reasonable assistance to the injured person. (b) A person who violates this subdivision is guilty of a crime and may be sentenced as follows: (1) if the defendant was a companion of the person who discharged the firearm at the time of t