Help find Larry Weaver
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The law says you CAN NOT use lethal force for a property crime.
In other words you can't shoot someone for ripping off your Harley. Total bullshit and scumbag thieves know this...
YOU will go to Prison for murder or manslaughter for killing the thief in the parking lot.
Better to just call the cops and get a plate or any other info-sucks!
"You are generally permitted to use minimal force to remove a trespasser from your property (someone on your property who has no lawful claim to it, whom you have asked to leave and who has refused), but you may not cause him serious harm unless he is violent, in which case the usual AOJP rules apply.
You cannot shoot someone for stealing your car. You cannot shoot someone for stealing your wallet. You cannot shoot someone for wandering over your property line. In the eyes of the law, life has priority over possessions—even a criminal’s life. You may defend your own safety with the use of force, but not your stuff."
Last edited by PWMORRIS; Jul 2, 2016 at 04:19 PM.
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From: Oxford, Nc
I agree, except the LAW doesn't...
The law says you CAN NOT use lethal force for a property crime.
In other words you can't shoot someone for ripping off your Harley. Total bullshit and scumbag thieves know this...
YOU will go to Prison for murder or manslaughter for killing the thief in the parking lot.
Better to just call the cops and get a plate or any other info-sucks!
The law says you CAN NOT use lethal force for a property crime.
In other words you can't shoot someone for ripping off your Harley. Total bullshit and scumbag thieves know this...
YOU will go to Prison for murder or manslaughter for killing the thief in the parking lot.
Better to just call the cops and get a plate or any other info-sucks!
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From: The Town of Saint Joseph of Guadalupe
This is so sad to hear. I am so sorry for the Weaver family's loss. My thoughts are with the family.
I also hope justice will be served swiftly and coldly to the low lifes.
I also hope justice will be served swiftly and coldly to the low lifes.
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From: Upstate N.Y.-Rochester Area
Like many others I have been following this thread hoping for a reasonable outcome.
Very sorry about the actual final outcome.
My condolences to Larry's family and friends.
There is no legal punishment to match the crime.
Be safe out there everyone.
Very sorry about the actual final outcome.
My condolences to Larry's family and friends.
There is no legal punishment to match the crime.
Be safe out there everyone.
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From: anacoco, la
hope they fry.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2016
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From: Long Island,NY
What a tragedy. My heartfelt condolences to his family. The death penalty is too good for the losers that took his life.
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I was hoping for some type of miscommunication problem or maybe he had Alzheimer's or something. Even crashing the bike would have been better than this.
To hear this news angers me immensely. Those scum bags will have an accident in prison or if they are turned loose, they will have an accident. Their faces and names are known.
Regarding carrying, isn't it a big hassle to get the paperwork necessary to legally transport firearms, especially handguns, across state lines?
To hear this news angers me immensely. Those scum bags will have an accident in prison or if they are turned loose, they will have an accident. Their faces and names are known.
Regarding carrying, isn't it a big hassle to get the paperwork necessary to legally transport firearms, especially handguns, across state lines?
Last edited by Prot; Jul 2, 2016 at 05:51 PM.