St. Louis couple point guns at protesters

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(07-21-2020, 10:29 AM)fredtoast Wrote: I did not realize the political history of the St. Louis DA who charged them.  This is going to be a HUHGE shitshow.

It is a case where it will be difficult to get a conviction and from what I know about the McClosky's the will not even consider any sort of plea deal.

(07-21-2020, 10:53 AM)Benton Wrote: Depends on local and state law. Hell, their HOA could prevent brandishing a firearm without sufficient reason. As to specific state, county, city and subdivision statute, no, I can't speak with certainty.

But, yeah, generally you can't threaten people for walking across your communal property. If they're armed or threatening you, generally, yes. If they're just walking with a shotgun mic, no.

I'd imagine, not knowing the specific laws and not being a lawyer, that the DA is citing the right law to charge them but like another Fred said "Relax, don't do it"...especially if the governor has already promised a pardon.