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The sentencing length gives no benefit for John Reiss or his family so I have no opinion of what that should be. However, punishment is not for those who have done wrong but is for an example to those who have not yet done so.
My understanding of the right to appeal is there has to have been a flaw in the trial, unless it’s a death sentence, and one cannot appeal merely because they don’t agree with the verdict.
This depicts something of which we should all be aware. Even with a suitable backstop an errant round by negligent discharge or accidental discharge can go astray.
A problem with letting friends shoot on your own land is that you cannot really control what they do. You can come down hard on your kids or grandkids with safety rules but asserting authority over other adults does not always work.
The news article indicates it was a friend’s rifle which fired the fatal shot and it could have been the friend who fired it. Perhaps it’s best to not be a nice guy and provide a range for friends.
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