[sgtbono2002]

Sounds to me like the wrong guy died. Ames was asking for a shootin from the day he moved in. Another rich guy coming in and pushing his weight around. Who ever heard of anyone being charged for the grass a couple of heifers ate? It looks like if Ames couldnt beat you in court he had no qualms at shooting you. 5 shots is a lot of shootin in self defense. hen a guy had a stick against you. If Ames beats this case I would urge his neighbors to not carry a stick to the next gunfight.Come armed ,come ready.

[Ciexyz]

The trouble started when Mr. Ames moved in. He bullied the neighbors - the one woman was afraid that she would lose her house if she didn't comply with Ames' demands, which means that Ames threatened to use his legal knowledge to fight her, and she gave in.

Ames wouldn't want ME on his jury.

[Docbarleypop]

ok if its a cattle prod though, that would be a deadly weapon.