As news spreads of the shooting of Michael Brown by Darren Wilson, many have already begun to speculate as to the result. Some say Wilson will go to jail murdering a boy in cold blood, and others say he was justified in defending himself and should not face jail time for doing his job. Although the facts of the case are not crystal clear, it is important to view the facts and apply the law in as unbiased a manner as possible. An analysis of the relevant statutes and possible facts of the case follows.
Showing posts with label self defense. Show all posts
Showing posts with label self defense. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
The Defense of Justification: An Analysis of the Case Against Darren Wilson
As news spreads of the shooting of Michael Brown by Darren Wilson, many have already begun to speculate as to the result. Some say Wilson will go to jail murdering a boy in cold blood, and others say he was justified in defending himself and should not face jail time for doing his job. Although the facts of the case are not crystal clear, it is important to view the facts and apply the law in as unbiased a manner as possible. An analysis of the relevant statutes and possible facts of the case follows.
Monday, August 11, 2014
Stand Your Ground: Renisha McBride, Trayvon Martin, and the Law of Self-Defense
Both parties agreed to the facts. On November 2, 2013, at 4:30am in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, Theodore Wafer shot and killed Renisha McBride, an unarmed 19 year-old woman who had been pounding on the front door to his house. The case was quickly thrust into the public spotlight, spawning coverage from numerous news sources and even its own Wikipedia page. The ensuing two-week trial ended last Thursday when, after two days of deliberation, the jury returned a guilty verdict, convicting Wafer of second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, and a felony firearm-related offense.
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