Morally, the guy was in the right. The perv needed killing.
Legally, he confronted the perv after the threat was ended and his daughter was safe. So he’s in trouble.
You are exactly right.
Yep. I wonder if he will ever feel regret about what he did. Many would not, and I’m not sure that’s wrong.
I agree with both of your points.
I’m fairly sure the prosecution would not want me on the jury ...
And I’m on call for jury duty this month. But not in Arizona.
Correct.
Yeah, I think Harris has some legal culpability. That said, I think a manslaughter conviction with time served would probably be the best outcome.
Depends on AZ laws. Talking to a man is not a crime, even if it is not a friendly discussion.
If Armstrong ( the dead guy) struck Harris first, then it was he who was the aggressor, Harris would every right to defend himself (or flee), dealers’ choice. However, once Harris had Armstrong defeated and kicked/stomped him to death, then Harris is well past countervailing force required to stop an attack- most states laws allow blow for blow until the aggressor /other party is done or unable to respond.
Going beyond that point is a crime, hence Murder 2.
Put me on the jury.
Based on what is presented in the story I would not convict of murder. Involuntary manslaughter maybe.
The perv deserved an ass kicking, but the head stomping crossed the line.