The definition of "reasonable" varies significantly depending on where you are in that state. There is a reference to the intruder being from Bothell which is close to Seattle, but a bit more rural (and logical). Still, there is a good chance that many on the jury will believe it is never "reasonable" to use a gun in self defense.Pariah3j wrote:FCH wrote:Did you notice this statement?According to Washington state law, “no person in the state shall be placed in legal jeopardy of any kind whatsoever for protecting by any reasonable means necessary, himself or herself, his or her family, or his or her real or personal property.”(emphasis mine)
So it has to be determined to be reasonable, meaning no castle doctrine and will be at least going to a Grand Jury. The story as per usual reporting these days is missing some key details, and something about the version of the story in the article stinks. Can't say if it is the Home Owner's story not being accurate, or if the media is putting some spin on it(or at least leaving out enough info to make him look guilty).
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- Wed Apr 05, 2017 10:20 am
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- Tue Apr 04, 2017 8:36 pm
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Re: WA man arrested after killing intruder in shower
I was thinking the same thing. Husband comes home unexpectedly. Sees his wife sitting on the bed and hears the shower running. Then he goes and gets his gun from the car....WildBill wrote:I had not considered this possibility, but it may make this story more plausible.Oldgringo wrote:HMMM? I wonder if there is a SO/Wife somewhere in this 0800 shower shooting drama?