Harold Fish Gets New Trial Finally!

[Gryffydd]

Wow...now you see the troll...now you don't! This thread just got a whole lot less crazy.

It'll be interesting to see how many of the ridiculous technical arguments they'll bring up a second time (JHPs, 10mm being "Hi-Powered") etc. Obviously there will be more material regarding Kuenzli, but I wonder if the prosecution will change its mode of attack at all.

 

[Norinco982lover]

Is there a date for the new trial yet?

Personal opinion: Fish acted properly.

Question: Did Fish say he fired a warning shot? Or did he just miss his shot on a moving target and it turned into a warning shot?

It tears me up inside to think of this man rotting away in prison...when I put myself in his shoes I can only come to the conclusion that I would have taken the same course of action in defending my life against someone bigger than me running straight at me yelling "I am going to kill you." This is not a normal reaction for someone to have when somebody scares their dogs away.

~Norinco

 

[Chester32141]

Web Site for Harold Fish's Defense Fund ...

http://www.shop.haroldfishdefensefund.org/main.sc

I generally only contribute to veteran groups, but I kicked in a few bucks for Fish's Defense Fund and found it easy to do and felt like it was a reputable site for a good cause ...

Chester

 

[cassandrasdaddy]

when I put myself in his shoes I can only come to the conclusion that I would have taken the same course of action in defending my life against someone bigger than me running straight at me yelling "I am going to kill you.


qft

 

[Dave Workman]

You may all want to check out this associated thread:

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=461085

 

[Lou McGopher]

People who keep harping on the un-armed part have obviously never been in a real fight! Un-armed folks can seriously hurt or kill you, believe it or not. Have personally seen some serious damage done and I think it show a real lack of understanding of what one human can do to another with just the bare hands.

Agreed.

If an agitated/angry adult is charging you while screaming that he/she is going to kill you, and you're not Bruce Lee, or wearing full body armor, it's probably best to assume that person has both the intent and capability to kill you. They may be able to kill or seriously injure you with just their fists, feet, knees, elbows, etc., or they may be carrying a weapon they intend to pull out and use on you.

People ought to expect to be taken seriously when they threaten to kill someone.

 

[Gryffydd]

it's probably best to assume that person has both the intent and capability to kill you.

There have been plenty of people killed by one punch to the head. It's not even like you have to endure a protracted whooping session in order to be concerned for your safety.

 

[ArfinGreebly]

Finally, A Free Man

Story here:

http://www.azdailysun.com/articles/2009/12/02/news/local/20091202_local_208564.txt

The Arizona Supreme Court Tuesday declined a request by Attorney General Terry Goddard to review the state appellate court's overturning of Fish's conviction. "He's now a free man," said Fish's Flagstaff-based attorney Lee Phillips. "He's no longer convicted of an offense, and justice has prevailed."

Oh, yes, and Arizona has fixed their burden-of-proof requirement for self defense.

Harold will have a much better Christmas this year than last.

 

[Ryder]

I am glad to hear this news. Thanks for the info Mr. Greebly.