I'm really pleased that he is going to be returned to his family. Obviously, this incident was terrible and horrible. My client felt horrified about what happened, but he truly believed he acted in the right at the time. |
My client felt horrid about what happened, but he truly believed he acted appropriately at the time. |
That Janet Bacon was a criminal trespasser has been proved beyond a reasonable doubt. We must assess his actions on the basis of his belief at the time. The state must prove that the defendant didn't believe deadly force was necessary. |