[DoodleDawg]

The felony stun-gun charge is more serious than simple assault, a 90-day misdemeanor, McCormick added.

Shot in the ass with a .40 pistol? It may take longer than that before he can sit down without flinching.

[shotgun]

From the local paper:

http://www.yakimaherald.com/community/lowervalley/wapatocontent/1432836-8/authorities-burglary-suspect-shot-by-resident-is-paralyzed

“Authorities say a 16-year-old from Toppenish who was shot while allegedly assaulting residents while burglarizing their home is paralyzed, and it remains unclear if prosecutors will pursue charges as a result...”

And even better later in the same article: “He said he did not know the status of the referral, but anticipated prosecutors may not pursue charges in the near future due to concerns over medical expenses the county would have to pay if it jails the teenager...”