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Gun Control & RKBA

DissedByBush

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7. A person is dead

Reply to ManiacJoe (Reply #5)

Fri Dec 30, 2011, 10:23 PM

Dec 2011

He was part of the crime that got that person killed, so he shares responsibility for his death.

I'm even for it if an old lady has a heart attack during a bank robbery, and the person getting nailed is the driver.

I don't go for first degree murder in these cases, maybe second or third degree since the killing wasn't premeditated.

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No charges in Royal Palm Beach fatal shooting that took place after attempted motorcycle theft [View all] ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2011 OP

I'm not suggesting he should be named, but doesn't "protecting his identity" seem petronius Dec 2011 #1

The reporter didn't catch his name the first time. Remmah2 Dec 2011 #2

I love the felony murder rule n/t DissedByBush Dec 2011 #3

So do I, but it seems misapplied here. ManiacJoe Dec 2011 #5

A person is dead DissedByBush Dec 2011 #7

Your old lady example is the correct application. ManiacJoe Dec 2011 #8

It still gets applied to Criminal_B and Criminal_C AtheistCrusader Dec 2011 #9

It might be wise if you live in Florida to not go around stealing things... spin Dec 2011 #4

What the hell was Lil' Benjy burf Dec 2011 #6

Yeah, these guys were stinking of rob, rape & murder. nt SteveW Dec 2011 #11

In a follow up to the original story, burf Jan 2012 #14

Good grief! Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2012 #19

I would not have shot this violent felon... SteveW Dec 2011 #10

Warning shots are ALWAYS a bad idea Lurks Often Dec 2011 #12

Agreed, but I think a verbal warning might be in order. nt SteveW Jan 2012 #16

If circumstances ALLOW, certainly a verbal warning Lurks Often Jan 2012 #18

Warning shots can be taken as a sign of ineptitude ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2011 #13

Yeah, best not to shoot. SteveW Jan 2012 #15

Best to shoot when required ProgressiveProfessor Jan 2012 #17