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christx30

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30. There was a restraining order.

Reply to LynnTTT (Reply #23)

Thu May 1, 2014, 06:46 PM

May 2014

That means that putting his hands on a gun would subject him to an automatic 5 years in prison. If he's commited himself to murder, the law isn't going to mean jack to him. Confiscate his guns? He'll get more, even if it means breaking the law. And even without a gun, he can overpower her.

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Police: Estranged husband kills woman near shelter [View all] Judi Lynn Apr 2014 OP

Leaving an abuser is the most dangerous time. tammywammy Apr 2014 #1

Mercy shenmue Apr 2014 #2

Why did he have a gun and a restraining order? upaloopa Apr 2014 #3

DV protection order makes him a felon for having a gun in his hand. AtheistCrusader Apr 2014 #8

Under Federal Law, if you have a domestic restraining order, and you have a gun, it is five years happyslug Apr 2014 #17

If he is found guilty, and that appears likely, life w/o parole would suit. nt MADem Apr 2014 #4

+1 million Louisiana1976 May 2014 #28

Where was the good guy with a gun ? What bull . geretogo Apr 2014 #5

Mom was beaten, too, and my little brother and I hid behind the couch. Faygo Kid Apr 2014 #6

Sorry to hear about all that. AverageJoe90 Apr 2014 #12

I volunteered in a shelter with a secret location. Ilsa Apr 2014 #7

That is why my local is well known, but has tight security. happyslug Apr 2014 #20

Yeah, we had to be very careful with screening Ilsa Apr 2014 #22

Mother Fucking Guns!! SoCalMusicLover Apr 2014 #9

Amen. I am so sick of all this shit! Laurian Apr 2014 #10

You speak the truth! llmart Apr 2014 #13

amen mahannah Apr 2014 #15

Saw an article somewhere about the gun company CEO getting threats... rwsanders Apr 2014 #16

Was he standing his ground? Yeah, ridiculous, but all SYG cases are ridiculous. nt valerief Apr 2014 #11

Why do courts allow violent spouses to get visitation rights or part-time custody? 951-Riverside Apr 2014 #14

"We don't need any more battered womens' shelters!" Mister Ed Apr 2014 #18

Often is it the case of proving beyond a reasonable doubt a crime occurred. happyslug Apr 2014 #21

Thank you for taking the time to write a thorough and thoughtful post. Mister Ed May 2014 #25

Figures... Rider3 May 2014 #27

Poor woman!!! Beacool Apr 2014 #19

really? LynnTTT May 2014 #23

The reality is that the man had a gun. Beacool May 2014 #24

There was a restraining order. christx30 May 2014 #30

Protective Court Order? Rider3 May 2014 #26

Well said. Louisiana1976 May 2014 #29

See my post above. happyslug May 2014 #31