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Originally Posted by Rattle Isle Windy Side
Seems pretty clear the guy broke the law, and is paying the price for it. Where it sounds like this really went wrong is possibly what he admitted to and how poorly his attorney handled it. I think the law was pretty clear.
As a longtime gun owner I dont think he should be given a pass for anything. You dont wave pistols at people in anger. This is the type of thing that results in a few shootings that result in absurd gun laws like NJ/NY impose. It affects all of us law abiding people who want to enjoy their rights. Should you sit in jail for years? NO!!...but you shouldn't own any guns. I suspect any others he owned have been taken. Losing that right and some anger management/community service seems safe and fair and punishment enough.
People make mistakes, it could have been far worse. The sad part is how quickly you can railroad yourself by not abiding to the golden rule - Dont say a word to anyone. Nobody is out to protect the gun owner. Nobody is on your side.
The right to remain silent is as important as the right to bear arms! With a closed mouth and representation with a brain this would not have happened.
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Ward Bird did not admit anything and his attorney did everything he was supposed to do. For some reason the jurors believed her and not him.
Please go
HERE and read the "Trial Documents" that are posted there and you will see that Ward did not say he waved or pointed a gun at her.