But the problem is that that, like 'insane', the legal definition of
'justified' is somewhat different and a lot more rigorous and
objective than the common definition. Or at least I hope that it is
where you are!
Andrew Fildes
afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
On 12/03/2007, at 12:00 PM, Walt Wayman wrote:
> Maybe there, but not here. The law here is that if you have
> probable cause to feel your life, or that of another person, is in
> jeopardy, fire away. What's reasonable for one person might not be
> for another, but anybody who threatens me will likely see the
> business end of a Glock. Or, if I'm at home, probably a 12 gauge
> Mossberg pump. I do know the law of self-defense here. I spent 37
> years in court.
>
> Walt
>
> --
> "Anything more than 500 yards from
> the car just isn't photogenic." --
> Edward Weston
>
> -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: Andrew Fildes <afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>
>> But there is a very clear definition of what is justified, not just
>> your own point of view. 'I shot him because I thought he was a
>> nuisance' is not justifiable, even if you think you were justified.
>> Andrew Fildes
>> afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>
>>
>>
>> On 12/03/2007, at 5:43 AM, Walt Wayman wrote:
>>
>>> In the law, justification has always been considered a complete
>>> defense to any act.
>>
>
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