>>1231339True. In a sane nation he'd have the right to kill repeat intruders, period.
Legally his mistake was recording himself, and not doing the two things you should ALWAYS do after shooting a burgular.
> Make no statements other than "I was scared for my life.">"I want an attorney."Also it helps to have the number of a promising attorney memorized, especially if you're anticipating the event.
The recording, and all the details he volunteered to police, gave the prosecution more than enough data to construe criminal intent. The less information available, the more likely an acquittal. In many self defense cases where the defendant sticks to the rules above, prosecutors eventually drop the case.
