Roy Green - Sat Jan 17 - Michael Woodard Story

A 68-year-old New Brunswick man (Michael Woodard) faced three burglars in his home. One was armed. While defending himself (from physical attack) and his home, Woodard shot one of the alleged intruders, a 17 year old, in the leg. The intruders have been criminally charged ... and so has Michael Woodard. Woodard with "discharging a firearm with intent and discharging a firearm in a reckless manner." Woodard could spend more time in prison than his alleged attackers. Your home and you are under attack in the middle of the night. You fear for your life and use a gun to defend yourself. And it's 'you' police charge with the more serious criminal offence. Not the first time in Canada.

Guest:
Ed Burlew - Criminal lawyer who specializes in gun-related criminal charges. Has defended other Canadians who used a gun to protect their lives and found themselves criminally charged for so doing.

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A 68-year-old New Brunswick man (Michael Woodard) faced three burglars in his home. One was armed. While defending himself (from physical attack) and his home, Woodard shot one of the alleged intruders, a 17 year old, in the leg. The intruders have been criminally charged ... and so has Michael Woodard. Woodard with "discharging a firearm with intent and discharging a firearm in a reckless manner." Woodard could spend more time in prison than his alleged attackers. Your home and you are under attack in the middle of the night. You fear for your life and use a gun to defend yourself. And it's 'you' police charge with the more serious criminal offence. Not the first time in Canada.

Guest:
Ed Burlew - Criminal lawyer who specializes in gun-related criminal charges. Has defended other Canadians who used a gun to protect their lives and found themselves criminally charged for so doing.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.