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Savannahmann

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6. Question.

Reply to xchrom (Original post)

Fri Jan 2, 2015, 08:02 AM

Jan 2015

Since he was armed with his service weapon at the time of the crimes, doesn't that make the charge an automatic use of a firearm in the commission of a crime? That's a felony isn't it? Instead of petty theft, shouldn't he be charged with felony armed robbery?

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Caught on Video: Florida Deputy Repeatedly Steals from Walmart — While Armed and in Uniform [View all] xchrom Jan 2015 OP

Anyone trying to stop him would be charged with "interfering with an officer". NutmegYankee Jan 2015 #1

Who would challenge someone with a gun? Downwinder Jan 2015 #3

Brave people. NutmegYankee Jan 2015 #4

or people desperate for a job. Downwinder Jan 2015 #5

What a dumb ass...nt Jesus Malverde Jan 2015 #2

Question. Savannahmann Jan 2015 #6

Something like alls it takes to stop a bad man with a gun is a good man with a bigger gun. Hoppy Jan 2015 #7

Robbery requires force or threat of force in combination with theft QuestionableC Jan 2015 #8

While I see your point, given the times we live in, avebury Jan 2015 #9

Poinsettias aren't worth the money Renew Deal Jan 2015 #10