To be clear, I'm not arguing. I just think that would be an interesting plot hook. If someone is declared not guilty of crimes because he has a metagene, doesn't that basically say anyone with a metagene can commit all the crimes they want and use that arguement? It could also be construed that anyone with a metagene is not legally considered human, and therefore the human justice system doesn't apply, and humans and metahumans can kill each other with impunity. Kinda like some of the arguments mutant-haters in the Marvel Universe use.