A homeowner in Oakland was arrested after shooting and killing a robbery suspect. The 77-year-old homeowner was arrested on suspicion of murder. He remained behind bars on Tuesday while the district attorney considered whether to file charges. [More]
If he listens to his lawyer and keeps his mouth shut, he ought to be able to claim self-defense, but using a stolen gun doesn’t help and they may at least get him on that– assuming he’s not a “prohibited person” and “eligibile” for more, and that this wasn’t a dispute between associates…
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It’s the gay bay…ALL the prosecutors there absolutely hate the concept of self defense. They’ll almost certainly charge him with something. Even if he beats the rap he’ll likely be bankrupted. Remember, the process is the punishment.