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A jury aquitted him of all charges, his lawyer argued he was justified in shooting since he "felt threatened."
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The incident occurred in my hometown and I followed the case pretty closely. He was only acquitted because the DA sought 2nd degree homicide, instead of a lesser charge which they probably could have gotten a conviction on. The homeowner was clearly reckless and should not have gotten into the situation that he did. He is
very lucky to be a free man today
As others have mentioned, learn about your particular state's laws and consult with an attorney that has experience in SD situations. Info on the internet from strangers is no way to educate yourself on the topic.