I'm not trying to excuse his behavior, just give a reason for it. People do irrational things when they're in fear for their life, and we don't know what this guy was going through. For example, he could owe money to someone and see this as a way to scare his collectors into leaving him alone. Just talking to them wouldn't work, so he might feel more drastic measures are in order.
Think 'cause and effect' instead of 'I'm trying to get out of this.'
I'm not trying to excuse his behavior, just give a reason for it. People do irrational things when they're in fear for their life, and we don't know what this guy was going through. For example, he could owe money to someone and see this as a way to scare his collectors into leaving him alone. Just talking to them wouldn't work, so he might feel more drastic measures are in order.
Think 'cause and effect' instead of 'I'm trying to get out of this.'
Of course he had a reason, just not a good one, hence him being charged.