Hey folks,
Today begins the trial of Curtis Reeves, the retired SWAT Captain who shot and killed Chad Oulsen in a Florida movie theater over texting, thrown popcorn, and a claimed threat of imminent deadly force.
Eight years ago!
That’s right, this shooting occurred eight years ago last month, and yet is only coming to trial today, with jury selection beginning this morning.
I’ve written about this case numerous times in the past, mostly around the time of the event. You can find my previous (and, now, future) posts on this case here:
http://lawofselfdefense.com/popcorn
Also, Nick of Rekieta Law has invited me on his show today to participate in live streaming of the court’s proceedings, and you can join us there by clicking the image or link below:
See you there!
Remember
You carry a gun so you’re hard to kill.
Know the law so you’re hard to convict.
Stay safe!
–Andrew
Attorney Andrew F. Branca
Law of Self Defense LLC
Law of Self Defense Platinum Protection Program
There’s a typo in this post “…numerous time sin the past…” I think sin should be “times in”
“Today begins the trial of Curtis Reeves, the retired SWAT Captain who shot and killed Chad Oulsen in a Florida movie theater over texting, thrown popcorn, and a claimed threat of imminent deadly force.”
I didn’t know Reeves was claiming a “threat of imminent deadly force.” I don’t even know what Floridia’s definition of “deadly force” is. I thought Reeves was claiming a reasonable belief that deadly force was necessary to protect himself from a felony battery. Of course, the felony popcorn battery could not be prevented after it had already occurred, but I do think it “could” have been reasonable for Reeves to believe in the circumstances that the homicide victim intended to touch him again (another felony battery that it was necessary to use force to prevent).
Moral of this story is don’t try to impress upon an old guy, a little guy, or a woman how mean and tough you are. They will kill you.