NEW PORT RICHEY — After 870 days in custody, Jeffrey Davis became a free man Friday. He had been in jail awaiting trial on a July 31, 2013 incident in which he shot his daughter’s live-in boyfriend, Michael Davis (no relation), from inside his own bedroom at his New Port Richey home. Michael Davis survived and Jeffrey Davis was charged with attempted second-degree murder.
Source: New Port Richey man who shot daughter’s boyfriend immune under ‘stand your ground’ | Tampa Bay Times
870 days. Almost two and a half years behind bars for what ended up being determined a self-defense shooting. But that is not the kicker, this is what the judge said:
“Based on the testimony I’m hearing today, where Jeffrey Davis literally retreated to a bedroom in his house...” Siracusa said. “I can’t say that Jeffrey Davis didn’t have a right to use force on that day. And I can’t say that it would be improper to grant Jeffrey Davis immunity. So I grant him immunity.”
You know how I keep warning everybody about Duty to Retreat? That you are not the one that makes the determination if you retreated enough but some district attorney maybe 2 days after what happened and from the comfort of his air-conditioned office and wearing the hindsight glasses?
I can’t find more details, but this reeks of prosecutorial misconduct.
Fight for Stand Your ground, tooth and nail.
The lawsuit from Jeff Davis’ attorney should be spectacular after New Port Richey stole 2+ years of the man’s life for defending himself.
How is it even possible that it took so long? Whatever happened to a “speedy trial” ?
My guess? No money for bail, Public defender and continuances.
If you are poor, there are a lot of things that you must struggle with, that even middle class people do not. The justice system is just one thing. Fines, bail, and lawyers cost money and a little money (or friends with money) does make things much better.
I’ve been broke, busted flat, poor; and middle class. Middle class living is much easier, safer, and enjoyable.