An Aussie homeowner has been charged with assault after defending his home during a home invasion. There's probably more to this story, but it does seem to represent the current PC thinking re poor, misunderstood and misguided criminals. It's my understanding that it's almost certain that a person will do prison time if he defends himself and/or his family with a firearm. Can anyone verify?
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,18932923-29280,00.html
Man bashes home invader
From: AAP
April 26, 2006
A SYDNEY man has been charged with assault after an alleged intruder was bashed repeatedly with a baseball bat.
Police said the 37-year-old was at his Herakles Street home, at Doonside in Sydney's west, about 8.30pm (AEST) yesterday when a man broke in. The intruder, aged 38, allegedly used a piece of wood to force his way in by knocking the door off its hinges.
Police said a scuffle broke out before the resident allegedly hit the intruder in the head with the bat and continued to beat him after he had fallen to the ground.
The alleged intruder was airlifted to Westmead Hospital and is in a serious but stable condition.
The resident has been charged with assault occasioning grievous bodily harm and will face Blacktown Local Court today.
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,18932923-29280,00.html
Man bashes home invader
From: AAP
April 26, 2006
A SYDNEY man has been charged with assault after an alleged intruder was bashed repeatedly with a baseball bat.
Police said the 37-year-old was at his Herakles Street home, at Doonside in Sydney's west, about 8.30pm (AEST) yesterday when a man broke in. The intruder, aged 38, allegedly used a piece of wood to force his way in by knocking the door off its hinges.
Police said a scuffle broke out before the resident allegedly hit the intruder in the head with the bat and continued to beat him after he had fallen to the ground.
The alleged intruder was airlifted to Westmead Hospital and is in a serious but stable condition.
The resident has been charged with assault occasioning grievous bodily harm and will face Blacktown Local Court today.