Posted on 01/02/2013 1:38:17 AM PST by marktwain
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A Cleveland homeowner said he shot a burglar Friday morning after the intruder grabbed a lamp and tried to hit him, Cleveland police said.
Police received a call about 8:50 a.m. from the Portage Avenue homeowner, who told police he was holding the suspect at gunpoint, Police spokesman Sgt. Sammy Morris said.
(Excerpt) Read more at cleveland.com ...
Myself, I would not have sent the prosecutor’s office anything without have first consulted a lawyer.
This short article is about as clear as mud.
You, yourself, wouldn’t have a say in the matter. The police generate the report and then send it to the prosecutor. The prosecutor decides what to charge. The police are merely doing their job.
It's probably required. The review should take about three seconds if the article is accurate.
Just because police don’t read you your Miranda rights doesn’t mean they
Won’t use your words against you.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.