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Gun Control & RKBA

ewagner

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21. Prosecution

Reply to gejohnston (Reply #20)

Wed Feb 8, 2012, 03:44 PM

Feb 2012

always had the huge burden to prove intent in the case of murder...and..the defense only had to provide reasonable doubt to the case put forth by the DA...

We're actually arguing a moot point...both concealed carry and castle doctrine are now the law of Wisconsin and soon to follow in all other states.

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Another ALEC initiative ewagner Feb 2012 #1

Well, progress is progress. Skwid Feb 2012 #3

Why would ALEC care gejohnston Feb 2012 #6

As near as I can tell... ewagner Feb 2012 #16

Castle Doctrine laws are not legalizing murder. Glassunion Feb 2012 #17

I think you misunderstand Castle Doctrine gejohnston Feb 2012 #18

Let me clear this up... ewagner Feb 2012 #19

the burden of proof gejohnston Feb 2012 #20

Prosecution ewagner Feb 2012 #21

there is only one other state left gejohnston Feb 2012 #22

"Threat of being prosecuted...has been removed?" Think again... SteveW Feb 2012 #23

Wedge Issues bongbong Feb 2012 #2

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Is it really good news? atreides1 Feb 2012 #4

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Could you explain that? liberal_biker Feb 2012 #9

It's about time...we've waited for this too long. ileus Feb 2012 #7

More of that "backlash" we were told was on the way. NT Simo 1939_1940 Feb 2012 #8

More killing...I guess that's good huh? lastlib Feb 2012 #10

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No - victims of criminals don't get victimized TWICE. Simo 1939_1940 Feb 2012 #13

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