If they present a danger to the public, common law says it's ok - but you're still going to go to court over it if you nab the guy.I really hope that people here don't seriously think they can shoot a fleeing felon in Michigan and everything will be just fine. But, hey....what do I know?:uhoh:
Being accused of violating someones rights (a fact generally determined only by a court and open to interpretation especially on this forum which has proven to be anti-police) does not equate to armed robbery. So, in the context that you are trying to pigeon hole me into saying my answer would be a resounding "no".
Hombre1 wrote:
If they present a danger to the public, common law says it's ok - but you're still going to go to court over it if you nab the guy.I really hope that people here don't seriously think they can shoot a fleeing felon in Michigan and everything will be just fine. But, hey....what do I know?:uhoh:
Wouldn't the armed part make it a felony?springerdave.UCWT wrote:In Michigan this would be a crime for a larceny of less than $20Kfor a first offense/conviction. Equal to and greater than $20K, for a first offense/conviction lands the person with a felony. With two or more and any subsequent offense/conviction of $1k to $20k would be a felony. If it was a Rolex then maybe...Bailenforcer wrote:
UCWT wrote:running away as unarmed with watch doesn't seem to rise to a threat to ones life. But I think the laws need to be changed to protect the victims not the felons.on the topic of shooting a fleeing felon....
wasn't there a case in west michigan or lansing area where the guy stole a high end watch and the owner shot at him while he fled?
can't recall much or find anything on it.
like i said i can't recall all of it.
think he was armed and the watch was crazy expensive. robber stole watch fled and the owner shot at him in a busy downtown setting.
ring any bells for any one? i want to say it was like 4 or so years ago.
where does this fleeing felon rule come from?
i am unable to find any mcl that references "fleeing felon"