Posted by deirdrehbrt on February 14, 2006, at 10:34:48
In reply to Re: Hunting accident, posted by TofuEmmy on February 14, 2006, at 5:15:30
I don't disagree at all. And I never said that it being an accident removes responsibility. At a minimum, I think He should not be allowed again until he completes a hunter safety course and should be responsible for all medical bills resulting from the accident.
I wonder if He would have been charged in NH. Here is our law:
TITLE XVIII
FISH AND GAME
CHAPTER 207
GENERAL PROVISIONS AS TO FISH AND GAME
Injuring Property or Person
Section 207:37-c
207:37-c Shooting Human Beings While Hunting. –
I. Any person, while on a hunting trip, or in pursuit of wild animals or wild birds, or while target practicing, who negligently shoots and wounds any human being, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
II. Any person, while on a hunting trip, or in pursuit of wild animals or wild birds, or while target practicing, who shoots and causes the death of any human being, may be charged pursuant to the appropriate criminal code statute.
III. The provisions of this section shall apply to any person hunting or target practicing with a firearm, bow and arrow, or crossbow and bolt.
IV. In addition to the penalties provided in this section, the person shall be subject to license revocation under RSA 207:37-b.
Source. 1997, 188:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1998.
So here, it would only be a misdemeanor, but it's still illegal.
I've read accounts that say the Secret Service prevented the Sherriff department was prohibited from Questioning him. Other rumors state that Blood Alcohol tests are normally required in the event of an unintentional shooting, but I couldn't find anything about that.
I do think it's safe to say that he is getting treatment that others would not be permitted in this case. He's certainly not Jonhhy Q Citizen.
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