The Dark Side of Marvin Harrison

[JoeRedskin]

Also, while a somewhat apples to oranges comparison, if Plax can get 3(?) years for accidentally shooting himself - shouldn't ol' Marvin get a couple of years for intentionally firing off a pistol in a crowded street? Jus' axin'

[BleedBurgundy]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Also, while a somewhat apples to oranges comparison, if Plax can get 3(?) years for accidentally shooting himself - shouldn't ol' Marvin get a couple of years for intentionally firing off a pistol in a crowded street? Jus' axin'

My whole point is based upon the supposition that MH felt his life was in danger at the time when he fired upon Pop with a licensed handgun. Who committed the actual attack that killed him, who knows. Remember, they did find shell casings in the cab of the pickup, those weren't tossed in by MH. So there is at least the potential for a self defense case in that shooting. It's not as cut & dry as Marvin's a thug.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

My whole point is based upon the supposition that MH felt his life was in danger at the time when he fired upon Pop with a licensed handgun. Who committed the actual attack that killed him, who knows. Remember, they did find shell casings in the cab of the pickup, those weren't tossed in by MH. So there is at least the potential for a self defense case in that shooting. It's not as cut & dry as Marvin's a thug.

IF MH felt he was in danger and thats why he fired the gun, then why lie to the police about it? why not admit to firing the gun in self defense?

[BleedBurgundy]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

IF MH felt he was in danger and thats why he fired the gun, then why lie to the police about it? why not admit to firing the gun in self defense?

Valid question. I don't know. First decent counter you've had today.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

My whole point is based upon the supposition that MH felt his life was in danger at the time when he fired upon Pop with a licensed handgun. Who committed the actual attack that killed him, who knows. Remember, they did find shell casings in the cab of the pickup, those weren't tossed in by MH. So there is at least the potential for a self defense case in that shooting. It's not as cut & dry as Marvin's a thug.

As to the murder (yes. murder.) of Pop, there is, to my knowledge, no evidence linking Harrison to the murder except the circumstantial and speculative kind.

Are there mitigating actions as to Harrison's actions in opening fire on Pop? Again, based on the information known, NO.

If Pop initiated the gunfire by opening fire in a crowded street, the appropriate response is not to create a warzone by returning fire and placing other innocent people at an increased risk. If, on the other hand, Pop did not initiate the gun fire, then Marvin initiated the gun battle. Self-defense does not play any part in the gun battle participated in by Marvin and possibly Pop.