Topic awaiting preservation: Shoot Intruder go to Jail? (Page 1 of 1) |
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Maniac (V) Mad Scientist From: New California |
posted 01-23-2003 21:13
http://www.nydailynews.com/front/story/52803p-49473c.html |
Maniac (V) Inmate From: �Eagleshieldsbay, Sweden |
posted 01-23-2003 22:12
Sorry! I haven't read the article yet... |
Bipolar (III) Inmate From: |
posted 01-23-2003 22:30
It depends what is the 'average' punishment for non-violent gun registration offenders. If the average punishment for non-violent gun registration offenders is a $500 fine and a weekend in jail, that is what he should get. If the average punishment is a year in jail (not likely, as that is the maximum punishment for a misdemeaner) than he should get a year in jail. If the average punishment is 1 year probation then that is what he should get. The fact that someone broke into his house is no excuse for him not to have registered his gun. quote:
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Maniac (V) Mad Scientist From: New California |
posted 01-23-2003 23:38
That makes a great deal of sense, mobrul. I appreciate the very logical approach you outlined. I would add but one thing to the recommendation to stick with the average sentencing and that is to take into considertion this man's family and any jail time would adversely affect them. |
Paranoid (IV) Inmate From: Dallas, TX |
posted 01-24-2003 10:09
Well I'd take it to a jury trial if the DA doesn't let up. |
Paranoid (IV) Inmate From: Dallas, TX |
posted 01-24-2003 10:12
Oh wait, this is funnier. |
Maniac (V) Mad Scientist From: Happy Hunting Grounds... |
posted 01-24-2003 13:20
I think we are ignoring the issue here...it's not about firearms, or the fact that somebody shot someone here...it's about someone illegally entering another persons house. For what intent, is really unimportant. That fact is, that someone was where they were not supposed to be. Period. And they got caught. It is unimportant, of how the 'burglar' was brought down...whether or not the weapon used was a baseball bat, or a bazooka. The fact is, the 'burglar' would not of been injured, had he not been where he was not supposed to be! quote:
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Bipolar (III) Inmate From: |
posted 01-24-2003 14:47
I forgot to add something to my post that I really meant to say. Some others here (WS, genis) mentioned it and reminded me. |