If she had a premeditated goal wouldn't the charge be greater than involuntary manslaughter? I'm (obviously) no legal expert; but if your basis for prosecution is she intended for Roy to die, I would think you would chase the more severe charge. But if you knew that despite her intent you were on shaky legal ground, so you pursued the lesser charge. Would that not then be dishonest?I think the verdict is fine. Its a hard case to figure out. Im sure the prosecutors struggled with some of the issues, I know I would have. in the end based on what I know about the facts I would have taken it to trial. she knew what she was doing and understood who she was dealing with and took advantage of it to achieve her goal.