great job! i probably would have done the same thing ( i too study the arts).
however... we must also remind ourselves "is the bike worth losing our life or health over?" think of your kids and your family... in a knife fight, you will ALWAYS GET CUT! period! no matter how much training you've had. it's ironic to note, but one of Bruce Lee's top knife defense students was killed in a knife fight!
so, to my fellow katriders, please think carefully before you act, a lot can go wrong in a matter of a few seconds. if there is one bad guy, you must assume that his buddy is nearby. if the bad guy has a knife, you must assume that he has another weapon (maybe even a gun)!
a home invasion or an occupied burglary is a completely different scenario which encompasses a different set of circumstances so i'm not going to get into that.
in short, here in Florida, if someone simply brandishes a weapon and says (or motions) that they are going to hurt you AND you are in fear for your life and safety, it's called an aggravated assault.
if you FEEL that your life is in danger, you have every right to use deadly force, including shooting the guy (disclaimer: please consult with your local authorities to determine if this law applies in your area).
it appears to me, in this case, that the douche bag committed an ARMED ROBBERY. the fact that his intent on stealing the bike was
1) foiled by the discovery of the owner (or victim),
2)he did not run away when discovered, and
3) threatened to harm the victim with the knife,
this incident should qualify as a bona fide armed robbery.
check with the detective that is handling your case! an armed robbery equals jail or prison time!
can you get sued, sure... you can get sued for spitting on a sidewalk; however, i applaud you for restraining yourself (especially in the presence of witnesses which is good for you) and not aimlessly bashing his head in after he has been incapacited. incapacitating a subject until he is no longer a threat and detaining him until the authorities arrive was the proper course of action.
i'm confident your martial arts training contributed to your discipline and restraint. can you please share the name of the school (or system) that you study?
p.s. sorry for the long post, but this is an important topic...
however... we must also remind ourselves "is the bike worth losing our life or health over?" think of your kids and your family... in a knife fight, you will ALWAYS GET CUT! period! no matter how much training you've had. it's ironic to note, but one of Bruce Lee's top knife defense students was killed in a knife fight!
so, to my fellow katriders, please think carefully before you act, a lot can go wrong in a matter of a few seconds. if there is one bad guy, you must assume that his buddy is nearby. if the bad guy has a knife, you must assume that he has another weapon (maybe even a gun)!
a home invasion or an occupied burglary is a completely different scenario which encompasses a different set of circumstances so i'm not going to get into that.
in short, here in Florida, if someone simply brandishes a weapon and says (or motions) that they are going to hurt you AND you are in fear for your life and safety, it's called an aggravated assault.
if you FEEL that your life is in danger, you have every right to use deadly force, including shooting the guy (disclaimer: please consult with your local authorities to determine if this law applies in your area).
it appears to me, in this case, that the douche bag committed an ARMED ROBBERY. the fact that his intent on stealing the bike was
1) foiled by the discovery of the owner (or victim),
2)he did not run away when discovered, and
3) threatened to harm the victim with the knife,
this incident should qualify as a bona fide armed robbery.
check with the detective that is handling your case! an armed robbery equals jail or prison time!
can you get sued, sure... you can get sued for spitting on a sidewalk; however, i applaud you for restraining yourself (especially in the presence of witnesses which is good for you) and not aimlessly bashing his head in after he has been incapacited. incapacitating a subject until he is no longer a threat and detaining him until the authorities arrive was the proper course of action.
i'm confident your martial arts training contributed to your discipline and restraint. can you please share the name of the school (or system) that you study?
p.s. sorry for the long post, but this is an important topic...
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