Eastender current episode discussion IV

[Rear window]

Why was everyone so shocked that Bobby was charged with unlawful killing?

As we can't rely on Eastenders to actually get it right, does anyone know what would happen in real life now re-Max? Lauren was talking about an appeal, but surely what happens next wouldn't rely on Max appealing. Wouldn't the police or the court itself now intervene to get Max freed? I don't know exactly what would happen now, can anyone help?

I would imagine someone just admitting they did something wasn't enough. Else you'd commit murder, get locked up and then get a mate to say they did it instead.