Tucker6900
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Gotcha! Thanks for the info.
Im still working on my legal beagle, brain file cabinet. Its getting there!!!! Anywho..enough about me!
Any updates?
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Combs trial starts today. News and updates.
- Thread starter ken243
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Gotcha! Thanks for the info.
Im still working on my legal beagle, brain file cabinet. Its getting there!!!! Anywho..enough about me!
Any updates?
Outdoorsman
Regular Member
I can't believe they're still thinking it over.
DocWalker
Regular Member
I'm really nervous for him and hope for the best.
My questions is how can anyone holster a M1 rifle? Using a sling and having it over your back is the closest thing that can be done to being called holstered on one's person. I do belive that is how he was carrying it, so stupid it wasn't like he was carring it in an assault fashion.
My questions is how can anyone holster a M1 rifle? Using a sling and having it over your back is the closest thing that can be done to being called holstered on one's person. I do belive that is how he was carrying it, so stupid it wasn't like he was carring it in an assault fashion.
scot623
Regular Member
Judge and Prosecutor focused solely on the definition of brandishing which includes the words "ostentatious display". Ostentatious does not have a negative connotation therefore giving the jury an easy path to convict on that point. 3 jurors are attorneys.
DocWalker
Regular Member
How else can you carry a rifle in a less ostentatious way than slung on your back? Ostentatious to me means in his hands either pointing it at or waving it around at people.
scot623
Regular Member
I left recently. The AG opinion mentioned "display ostentatiously" so look at what ostentatious means.
os·ten·ta·tious [os-ten-tey-shuhs, -tuhn-] Show IPA
adjective
1.
characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others: an ostentatious dresser.
2.
(of actions, manner, qualities exhibited, etc.) intended to attract notice: Lady Bountiful's ostentatious charity.
Open carry attracts notice. OC'ing a long gun certainly attracts notice. Based on that very simple definition, he could be found guilty.
scot623
Regular Member
It doesn't matter what ostentatious means to you, the law is based on what the dictionary says. Unfortunately.
DocWalker
Regular Member
Agree but shouldn't the cops be charge also as their cars, lights, guns, and uniforms are all ostentatious also.
Why isn't anyone that has a fancy car not arrested as they can kill with it and most drive them to get attention also.
Bronson
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onestar 50
Regular Member
I waiting nervously also
Thanks a lot for the updates... Nervous night for Mr. Combs.
According to Judge Aquilina in Ingham county, brandishing is a 2-pronged offense... the act and the intent. Did Mr. Combs intend to threaten or intimidate people? Doubtful. We'll see what happens!
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scot623
Regular Member
Police officers are specifically excluded in the brandishing statute. Your car argument makes no sense because the brandishing statute clearly speaks about firearms only.