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Originally Posted by stang
Was R v. Penner a high stress situation where the defendant thought his family was in danger? Sounds like some people being careless sitting around. Totally different situation.
Where was all the outrage for this one?
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-br...rglar-1.666778
George Mason is thinking "Thank goodness my burglar was white" |
Mr. Mason fired shots from a distance, in the dark, believing the vehicle to be empty (according to his evidence anyway). Far different from (a) close range; (b) in daylight; and (c) most importantly, a vehicle that Mr. Stanley knew for certain was occupied.