Florida Popcorn Shooting Outcome Likley To Be Appealed

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USA –-(Ammoland.com)- The Washington Times and most other media reported on 03-10-2017, a court decision in Clearwater, Florida. A ruling on the defense theory offered by a retired 74 year old Florida Police Officer who, fearing for his life, shot and killed a 43 year old patron at the Wesley Chapel Movie Theater in 2014.

The two men had gotten into a dispute over the younger man talking on his cell phone while sitting in front of the retired Officer.

His attorney offered a “Stand your ground” defense, arguing that his client need not retreat when threatened under Florida law. The idea is that if one has a legal right to be standing where they are and not the aggressor in the confrontation the use of deadly force is legal.

The Pasco-Pinellas Circuit Judge disagreed in a two page court order, denying …Read the Rest

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