Don't mess with his Mom!

[eaterofdog]

I feel bad for this kid, but he did what he had to.

Washington Post (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/01/AR2008040101090.html?nav%3Drss_print%2Fasection&sub=new)

[ultraNoob]

Good job kid... Really. It wasn't rage it was defense. Just one slash.

[LordOpie]

"In Maryland, there can be a legitimate defense of third parties in the event of a violent attack,"
WTF?

"can"? Shouldn't defense of a third-person always be legitimate if the attack is legitimate?

[eaterofdog]

No doubt. If it's like Florida used to be, you get charged and the DA throws it out. Just a formality, but getting arrested sux.

[J-Dubs]

WTF?

"can"? Shouldn't defense of a third-person always be legitimate if the attack is legitimate?

depends on the severity of the actions taken by both parties.

I'm happy as hell to see that the kid was able to save his mom.
What I'm upset about is that he's not instantly branded a hero.

[LordOpie]

What I'm upset about is that he's not instantly branded a hero.

Amen. Fockin' AMEN!

[ultraNoob]

In retrospect, he shoulda given him an involuntary vasectomy

[eaterofdog]

Oops, need to post this in the tumbleweed forum.

[MikeD]

WTF?

"can"? Shouldn't defense of a third-person always be legitimate if the attack is legitimate?

Hah, guessing you don't have to speak much legalese at work.