Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: Texas A&M Study Says Castle-Doctrine Laws Increase Homicides, Don't Deter Crime [View all]pnwmom
(108,977 posts)The conviction rate doesn't prove much when we know that, in Texas, people like Joe Horn can be found "not guilty."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Horn_shooting_controversy
"The Joe Horn shooting controversy refers to the events of November 14, 2007, in Pasadena, Texas, United States, when local resident Joe Horn shot and killed two men burglarizing his neighbor's home. Publicized recordings of Horn's exchange with emergency dispatch indicate that he was asked repeatedly not to interfere with the burglary because the police would soon be on hand.[1] The shootings have resulted in debate regarding self-defense, Castle Doctrine laws, and Texas laws relating to use of deadly force to prevent or stop property crimes. The illegal alien status of the burglars has been highlighted because of the U.S. border controversy.[2] On June 30, 2008, Joe Horn was cleared by a grand jury in the Pasadena shootings."
Where did you get your stat, anyway? The last time you were speaking authoritatively to me on this subject, you were claiming that Raul Rodriguez's victim lived in an apartment complex. You even posted a picture you got somewhere. But the truth is that Danaher lived in a house on a two-acre property in Huffman. So forgive me if I take your stats now with a large grain of salt.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014138344#post175