Posted on 06/07/2007 3:21:34 PM PDT by LibWhacker
Why in the world would the man lose on the law. The “self defense” defense is valid not just for oneself but for other too. The man stepped up and defended his child.
I can not believe and idiot cop arrested him. The man should press charges against the cop. The cop did not witness anything. For a cop to arrest you without a warrant requires the cop to witness you committing what the cop believes is a crime.
I guess the law expects a dad to act as a perpetual goalie, nothing more.
Aiming slapshots at someone would be assault with a deadly weapon (the puck). If any of those shots connected, however slightly, it becomes battery too. Simple self defense would require that the target act to stop the assault.
The bully's Mom complained.
I wonder if he spent just as much time looking for the kid’s parents. Funny how they come out of the woodwork when they think there’s money to be made.
It’s an ice skating rink. People hit each other at high speed all the time in ... uhh... accidents... yeah, that’s the ticket.
The apple does not fall far from the tree. I guess your one of those "time out parents".
She saw him get hauled off. Did she just show up or did she witness her kids behavior?
What was he supposed to do? Stand there and let a puck hit his little 5 year old? The 10 year old was a little smart you know what and since the parents can’t and won’t discipline their child then another parent has to if it comes down to no one else taking charge. Yes, the man had a right to protect his son. Instead of being so upset his family ought to be glad someone cared enough to even keep the 10 year old out of more trouble since he already had previous issues. When will parents learn they are parents and not FRIENDS of their kids? A kid has to respect himself and his parents before he can respect anything or anybody else. Good for Dad. He’s a good dad and a loving dad.
What was he supposed to do? Stand there and let a puck hit his little 5 year old? The 10 year old was a little smart you know what and since the parents can’t and won’t discipline their child then another parent has to if it comes down to no one else taking charge. Yes, the man had a right to protect his son. Instead of being so upset his family ought to be glad someone cared enough to even keep the 10 year old out of more trouble since he already had previous issues. When will parents learn they are parents and not FRIENDS of their kids? A kid has to respect himself and his parents before he can respect anything or anybody else. Good for Dad. He’s a good dad and a loving dad.
Ooops. Sorry for three posts. I had a little trouble. :)
“. For a cop to arrest you without a warrant requires the cop to witness you committing what the cop believes is a crime.”
Not true.
Yes, if it’s warranted.
I’m also a Proverbs 13:24 parent, and a hockey stick might prove suitable for that purpose.
She probably witnessed it and most likely thought it "amusing"....until the guy grabbed her little darling to haul him away. I've worked with kids and their parents for many years (no easy chore)....and some parents should be locked down or locked up for what they permit to grow into members of our society.
I opt for the toilet plunger option.
See my post 6 for another option. “Accidents” will happen.
In many states, you can't claim self-defense if you could have protected yourself by leaving the area.
Which is why the brat felt sure he could get away with murder. (And before his "youth" ticket has expired, he very likely WILL get away with murder.)
No respect for the COP that arrested him and no respect for the court that convicts him of any wrong doing. Even the reporter that wrote the story thinks the guy did the right thing but will lose in court. He should be writing another story about that.
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