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To: tberry
I would certainly estimate that the situation as described seemed life-threatening, hence a case of self-defense would seem justified. The problem is that burglary "charge" - if there's a felony conviction he isn't allowed to legally possess a firearm at all, whether his use of it in this case is justified or not.

Personally the worst thing I'd charge him with is littering.

5 posted on 01/15/2004 8:04:52 AM PST by Billthedrill
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To: Billthedrill
86 to 6 for the right thing to do...
6 posted on 01/15/2004 8:06:14 AM PST by Quick Shot
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To: Billthedrill
One of the perps had a record, not the homeowner, if I read it correctly.
7 posted on 01/15/2004 8:06:54 AM PST by Frank_Discussion (May the wings of Liberty never lose a feather!)
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To: Billthedrill
The burgulary charge is for the guy at room temp.
9 posted on 01/15/2004 8:07:00 AM PST by Quick Shot
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To: Billthedrill
The problem is that burglary "charge" - if there's a felony conviction he isn't allowed to legally possess a firearm at all, whether his use of it in this case is justified or not.

The burglary charge was one of the perps, not the homeowner. The homeowner had a concealed carry permit which would not have been possible if he were a felon.

24 posted on 01/15/2004 8:21:34 AM PST by VRWCmember (We apologise for the fault in the taglines. Those responsible have been sacked.)
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To: Billthedrill
The dead perp, 'Duncan' had a lengthy criminal record that included burglary charges. The shooter, aka the good guy Mr. Deal was 'legal'.
No offense meant, just thought I'd clarify.

BTW, I agree with the littering charge -- at MOST. LOL

29 posted on 01/15/2004 8:27:07 AM PST by Condor51 ("Leftists are moral and intellectual parasites." -- Standing Wolf)
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