If the guy is sitting on your chest choking you then ‘retreat’ isn’t possible.
I remember this case now. The information in this story isn’t consistent with what was released at the time.
Old guy didn’t like the kids playing, went out into the park to tell them, an altercation ensued and he ended up killing a standup guy.
This country is really ****** up when a bunch of old geezers in black robes get to decide whether or not it’s okay for you to use a gun to protect yourself from a moron trying to do you bodily harm or even kill you.
Ok, once I was young, and full of piss and vinegar.
Now I’m old. Some guy, many years my junior, is on my chest choking me, I KNOW I’m not going to make it.
The fool who knew the old guy had a weapon, and attacked him anyway, indicated a disregard for life.
Old guy, you were right.
Young swinging d**ks think that they can impose their will on seniors, just because they are young and strong.
Guess what, the old guy has rights too.
I’m sure this will piss some off, but Oh Well.
Good article.
Stand your ground’ law protects those who go far beyond that point
Since its passage in 2005, the “stand your ground’’ law has protected people who have pursued another, initiated a confrontation and then used deadly force to defend themselves. Citing the law, judges have granted immunity to killers who put themselves in danger, so long as their pursuit was not criminal, so long as the person using force had a right to be there, and so long as he could convince the judge he was in fear of great danger or death.
http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/article1222930.ece
The dead man could be charged and convicted for attacking “the frail elderly” had he lived. Preponderance of force issue also is significant in that the attacker was much younger and stronger.
All in all, a good shoot, and a disgrace that the case even made it into court.
My guess is a hoplophobic prosecutor is acting out its agenda.