A very strange and slightly random question, that has bothered me for some time.

[Mr Pwnage]

Well, just like the title says, this is something that popped into my head on day and never really concluded. So I figured I would bring it to the forum to get some opinions. Now, this is a completely hypothetical situation:

So, in the United states, there is a pair of Siamese twins whom of which are jointed at the waste, each having their own upper bodies but share the same two legs. Now, twin number 2 is a little crazy...he gets mad at him mom for taking his cell phone, and because twin number 2 has some issues, at night he walks into their parents bed room and stabs his mom to death. Twin number 1 tries all he can to stop twin number 2 but ends up unable. The dad witnesses this, and in court makes it clear that twin number 2 was completely responsible and twin number 1 is completely innocent. Here's where things get tricky: What is the judge supposed to do? He can't send twin number 2 to jail because twin number 1 is attached to him. But at the same time he can't let twin number 2 get away with murder.

So here's my question for you all: What do you think the judge should do and why?

[foG]

Did that actually happen? Gotta be weird sharing your legs with another person...

[Mr Pwnage]

Did that actually happen? Gotta be weird sharing your legs with another person...

Well Siamese twins are real, I know some cases where they have been jointed by the head. This circumstance is hypothetical though, but yes there are many Siamese twins in the world.

[DarkTrinity]

http://www.slate.com/id/2240595/pagenum/all/
I found that. It's pretty long, but a rather interesting read.

[stick d00d]

One thing I think could happen is have them get surgery to separate them, then put the one who did it in jail.. unlikely but it works..

[DarkTrinity]

One thing I think could happen is have them get surgery to separate them, then put the one who did it in jail.. unlikely but it works..

The article I found goes into that detail. Depending on where they're joined, alot of times seperation isn't possible without killing one of the twins. Sometimes they share internal organs.

The thing is, there's so few conjoined twins in the world that so few of them have actually murdered someone.

Another possibility I would think is they could be an accessory, because they knew what was going on but didn't try hard enough to stop it. Because if you think about it, you could just poke your twin in the eyes. Sure he may go blind, but it's awfully hard to kill someone when you can't see them ;P

[Mr Pwnage]

One thing I think could happen is have them get surgery to separate them, then put the one who did it in jail.. unlikely but it works..

First off, you can't be forced to undergo surgery. Second, in many cases, this one included, unless they are joined my limbs like hands separation is usually not an option. They are sharing the same vital organs in this case so they can't be separated.

And DT I read your link...seems the article doesn't have a defined way of handling either. I'd like to see an actual serious case involving situation like this just to see what happens...heh.

EDIT: Responding to DT's sneaky second post: Well assuming it did happen I am trying to figure out what would happen. And I'm sure the judge wouldn't accuse twin 1 as an accessory because the dad clearly described that twin 1 tried to stop twin 2 but twin 2 over powered twin 1 and killed their mom...in my example anyways. (Twin 2 is jacked!)

Though I am still wondering what if you were the judge in this scenario what YOU all would do. What would YOU make the verdict?

[NotoriousM4^]

If the twin was crazy he would seek medical attention, not necessarily jail time.

[Mr Pwnage]

If the twin was crazy he would seek medical attention, not necessarily jail time.

By some issues I meant he's an asshole. Medically there is nothing wrong with him...twin number 2 is just a cold blooded killer.

[NotoriousM4^]

If the twin was crazy he would seek medical attention, not necessarily jail time.

By some issues I meant he's an asshole. Medically there is nothing wrong with him...twin number 2 is just a cold blooded killer.

Then he's not a Siamese Twin. Is this supposed to be a riddle?

[Lingus]

My personal opinion, and my feeling on what would actually happen, is that they would both be put in jail. It would be more important to put the murderer in jail than it would be to have the innocent one go free.

[foG]

Did that actually happen? Gotta be weird sharing your legs with another person...

Well Siamese twins are real, I know some cases where they have been jointed by the head. This circumstance is hypothetical though, but yes there are many Siamese twins in the world.

I didn't mean if there existed Siamese twins, I know they do, I meant if there actually were Siamese twins killing there own mom.

[Mr Pwnage]

Did that actually happen? Gotta be weird sharing your legs with another person...

Well Siamese twins are real, I know some cases where they have been jointed by the head. This circumstance is hypothetical though, but yes there are many Siamese twins in the world.

I didn't mean if there existed Siamese twins, I know they do, I meant if there actually were Siamese twins killing there own mom.

Oh no I just made this up.

@ Lingus: I see what you are saying, but assume your that innocent twin, I'm sure you and many others would feel it wrong to put a completely innocent person in jail. Just a quick thought...Maybe they would consider "life house arrest", and twin #2 can only leave when twin #1 is doing something? Like wear one of those ankle bracelets?

[Scotty]

I'd hand the innocent twin a knife and tell him/her that he/she needs to sever him/herself from the evil twin, or go to jail with 'em.

[Kbob32]

The way our judicial system is, they will more then likely put the twins in jail for 20 some years, Then they will be released and be put on probation or something like that.

But thats just my opinion, flame me if you wish.