Blameworthiness

According to the judge, the moral blameworthiness of Rachel is much higher than that of Du Preez as she was the one who hatched the plan to kill her husband for his pension and insurance payout.

Boutin argued the report shows the effects of colonization have not directly impacted Overby and therefore Gladue factors should not affect his moral blameworthiness for the crime.

Although a snake is defending itself from the encroachment of its victim into the snake's immediate vicinity, the unannounced and deadly strike may seem unduly vengeful when measured against the unwitting victim's perceived lack of blameworthiness.