The vice president was hunting without the proper stamp on his liscense, should he be charged with a crime?
143306
this is usually just a fine, and have to buy the stamp also, not really a crime for small game
627635
I'm confused, first you say it was found on the person, then you say under the seat, then you say he went in the house, then you say???? Which is it?\n\nTo my knowledge, they need a search warrant to go into your house. They cannot say "oops, I meant the gun was here instead of there...", that should get it throw out of court.\n\nYou need to seek some good legal help and possibly and interpreter too, your English is a bit difficult. You want to make sure you fully understand what takes place in court.
760352
Because this person did not have a FOID (Firearm owners Identifcation card)could be the only reason this would be a federal charge, however the Foid card is state issued, so it may not fall under federal jurisdiction.  The possession thing is truly a serious charge for a convicted felon, plus the firearm will be deemed stolen property w/o a serial number.  These charges will assure your friend some serious prison time.
94286
He broke the thou shalt not shoot thy friend in the face law.  What an idiot.\n\nUsually we are worried about who might shoot our president not who out pres and vice will shoot.  Scary world we live in.
624974
If there is not, there "Ought to be a Law"What he is doing to our country is a crime!!!
721363
If the person actually took the stand during the trial and denied killing the person, then he could be charged with perjury.  If he didn't take the stand and get sworn in, it can't be said to be perjury.  He may get charged with obstructing justice, depending on what he has or hasn't said to the police.  If it is a federal crime and the FBI is involved, he could be charged with lying to federal agents.  Probably the worst case situation other than these things is that he could face a civil trial in the same way O J Simpson did and be facing a huge financial penalty...it is rather stupid for anyone to do that though.  Otherwise, unfortunately, double jeopardy will apply.  Even on an appeal, it can only be on the evidence presented, not on any new evidence.  If a higher court does decide to send it back to a lower court for a retrial, he could be in big trouble.  Hope this helps.
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It is federal law that a convicted felon can not own or have in thier custody a gun. ( being on probation does not matter about it) ** although it would have also been a probatoin violation also)\n\nBut they will go to court, he will need an attorney,  he will have to prove that he did not have a gun in his possession.  Not in the house where he was living, not in a car he was riding in and so on.\n\nIf he was in possession of it, he is guilty. So perhaps working out a deal is really guilty
133073
Legally Clinton.  He lost his law licence because of purgery charges
8846
"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."\n\nSo, according to the Fourth Amendment, no.  Considering Bush, illegality is no surprise.  This administration already detains "enemy combatants" indefinitely, tortures prisoners, uses Stalinist gulags in Eastern Europe, and leaks classified information on our own agents as a means of petty personal revenge.
203720
I'm sure he was sober, just real old. Besides, people get shot birdhunting all the time.. its nothing new, it just becomes a big deal when the vice-president shoots someone. Maybe we shouldn't let vice-presidents hunt birds.
1047264
I can tell you exactly what that smell is....Vice President Cheney took another guy hunting!\nHe didn't shoot him but got close,\nthe smell is the guys underwear.
430752
could be obstruction of justice\ncoulde be filing a false report\ncould be larceny
46758
Yes, of course he has broken the law.  Regardless of his representations to the contrary, there is no such authorization in the Constitution, in case law, or in the statutes or regulations.  His behavior is impermissible and he should most definitely be impeached for illegal wiretapping and, if found guilty, be removed from his office in disgrace.
911882
It would be a breach of security.  They could have asked him about confidential information.
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Because he wasn't paying full and complete attention to his surroundings, as a hunter (or anyone discharging a firearm) should.\n\nADDITION (to respond to some other comments): \nI'm not aware of anyone who is seriously suggesting that he shot his friend intentionally.  However, saying it was an accident does not mean that there was nothing that could have been done to prevent it.  The NRA's safe hunting rules state: \n\n"Know your target and what is beyond.  Be absolutely sure you have identified your target beyond any doubt. Equally important, be aware of the area beyond your target. This means observing your prospective area of fire before you shoot. Never fire in a direction in which there are people or any other potential for mishap. Think first. Shoot second."\n\nThis is a rule that was not followed by Cheney. While it was indeed an accident, it was one caused by carelessness on the part of both Cheney and Whittington.
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You have to fill out a missing pistol report....\nThey should of been in a safe so they could not of been stollen...
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The point here is that he had a prescription with him that was not in his name, which is a second-degree misdemeanor. His plea agreement says he "will refrain from any violation of any law." It doesn't matter what his motivation was, he violated the law. I'm interested to see how this plays out...