|
|
|
#1
|
||||
|
||||
self defense?
Man comes home in response to a call from his son about a stranger lurking on their property. The lurker had pulled a knife on the son.
Trespasser refuses to leave and 911 is called. Witnesses corroborate that the property owner fired a warning shot into the ground, whereupon the trespasser puts his hand in his pocket and charges the property owner. Property owner shoots the perp in the head, killing him. A knife is found in the perp's pocket. Police rule self defense. A year later the property owner is prosecuted anyway and sent to jail forever and ever. NAACP Fights for Release of John McNeil
__________________
You're a daisy if you do. __________________________________ 84 Euro 240D 4spd. 220.5k sold 04 Honda Element AWD 1985 F150 XLT 4x4, 351W with 270k miles, hay hauler 1997 Suzuki Sidekick 4x4 1993 Toyota 4wd Pickup 226K and counting |
#2
|
||||
|
||||
In most states, unless the shooting happens inside the house, it's not a righteous shoot.
__________________
1987 560SL 85,000 miles Meet on the level, leave on the square. Great words to live by Were we directed from Washington when to sow and when to reap, we should soon want bread. - Thomas Jefferson: Autobiography, 1821.
|
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
In Texas you are legal in your right to protect yourself AND your property wherever you are. The problem is that even if you aren't indicted by the Grand Jury, a civil suit is absolutely guaranteed. Of course, fighting a civil suit would seem to be better than the alternative of being carried in a coffin by six.
__________________
2001 SLK 320 six speed manual 2014 Porsche Cayenne six speed manual Annoy a Liberal, Read the Constitution |
#4
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
Interesting case.
__________________
You're a daisy if you do. __________________________________ 84 Euro 240D 4spd. 220.5k sold 04 Honda Element AWD 1985 F150 XLT 4x4, 351W with 270k miles, hay hauler 1997 Suzuki Sidekick 4x4 1993 Toyota 4wd Pickup 226K and counting |
#5
|
||||
|
||||
Is it the general opinion that if a citizen-victim is obeying the law and is threatened or attacked by another person causing the victim to fear for his life, that the citizen is justified in using deadly force?
|
#6
|
||||
|
||||
IMO, "fearing" for your life and actually having your life at stake are two different things. In this case, assuming the story we are presented is true, the man's life was at stake with a man charging him in possession of a knife. Assuming the facts are correct, I agree it is self-defense.
__________________
2009 ML320 Bluetec 1985 300CD 1981 300TD Past Mercedes 1979 300TD 1982 300TD 2000 E320 4Matic Wagon 1998 E430 1984 300SD 1980 300SD |
#7
|
||||
|
||||
I'm glad I don't live in that county.
__________________
Jim |
#8
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
It certainly is mine, and most particularly if the attacker is trespassing on the victim's property. Indoors or out, no matter.
__________________
You're a daisy if you do. __________________________________ 84 Euro 240D 4spd. 220.5k sold 04 Honda Element AWD 1985 F150 XLT 4x4, 351W with 270k miles, hay hauler 1997 Suzuki Sidekick 4x4 1993 Toyota 4wd Pickup 226K and counting |
#9
|
||||
|
||||
yes.
Around here I was always told to make sure they die inside my home.
__________________
[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC] ..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis. |
#10
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
__________________
01 Ford Excursion Powerstroke 99 E300 Turbodiesel 91 Vette with 383 motor 05 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI 06 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI 03 SeaDoo GTX SC Red 03 SeaDoo GTX SC Yellow 04 Tailgator 21 ft Toy Hauler 11 Harley Davidson 883 SuperLow |
#11
|
|||
|
|||
It sounds like the law was changed between the time the issue took place and the time of prosecution. He was probably tried under the new law and that wouild be fundemaentally wrong.
From a common sense point of view who would attack someone holding a rifle or initiate an attack after a round was fired into the ground.Some people out there are just not too bright. |
#12
|
||||
|
||||
I believe in Texas the area covered physically by your house like inside and the porch are a sure thing. Areas like the yard are more of a gray area...
__________________
1984 300SD Orient Red/ Palomino 1989 560SEC 2016 Mazda 6 6 speed manual 1995 Ford F-150 reg cab 4.9 5speed manual |
#13
|
||||
|
||||
and you never fire warning shots...
__________________
1984 300SD Orient Red/ Palomino 1989 560SEC 2016 Mazda 6 6 speed manual 1995 Ford F-150 reg cab 4.9 5speed manual |
#14
|
|||
|
|||
Anyone see this story?
Photos of dead police officer posted outside Tennessee farm Two brothers who shot and killed a sheriff's deputy have placed photos of the slain lawman outside the entrance of their farm, calling it a "warning" to other law enforcement officials. Photos of dead police officer posted outside Tennessee farm | The Sideshow - Yahoo! News |
#15
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
|
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|