Posted on 12/27/2012 3:21:34 PM PST by Ron H.
I didn’t think I needed the sarcasm sign.
I didn’t think I needed the sarcasm sign.
But I agree with you. However the media think differently. don’t they?
Ok, then how do you defend yourself against the knockout game
Um, its easy. The knockout game is demonstrably lethal. The question for the jury is going to be 1) did defendant perceive a real threat of great bodily harm or death, and 2) was that perception a reasonable interpretation of conditions. The knockout game would satisfy those criteria, no problem. Shouting and shoving over a bumper sticker doesn't, of itself, rise to lethal threat. Without something more in the record, the first person to raise a credible lethal threat (apparently Williams in this case) is going to have a tough time playing the self defense card. Its not my theory. It's basic crim law 101.
The media and the leftist cult would love to point out if the gun was CC by a white middle aged TPer. However they could spin it.
There is no harm and often great benefit in putting into the record facts that favor your defense, such as your perception of the seriousness of the threat. The court will not look favorably on intentional obfuscation of basic facts, and a good prosecutor will know how to turn such obstinacy against you. As in any war, the skillful general will not attempt to fight on all fronts, only those which, taken together, assure victory. In self defense, an immediate, on the spot declaration of your fear of serious harm or death to yourself or a family member is a very good and useful thing if you want to win. But beyond that, yes, just ask for your lawyer. He/ she will work out with you what to admit and what not to admit.
I also meant to say I agree with you on home invasion. Most jurisdictions grant a presumption that if someone has illegally broken into your home, they automatically present a potentially lethal threat, and you may deal with them accordingly.
You gonna hang out around here then you need to develop some thicker skin. Learn to not be so thin skinned.
What the hell are you talking about.? I’m far from thinned-skinned.
Could have fooled me.
Get lost.
Seems you already are.
To paraphrase Ernest Hemingway: "Never pick a fight with an old man. If he's too old to fight, he'll just kill you."
LOL!
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