Legal Opinion
Johnnie Jones, Jr. v. James Thieret
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided May 11, 1988No. 87-2490PublishedCited by 48 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judge.
Ten years ago, Johnnie Jones invaded a closed diner, terrorized the occupants, and stole $550. He took the gun from a deputy sheriff who happened to be in the diner. Although no one resisted, Jones fired at least four shots from his revolver and the deputy’s magnum. One shot was discharged so close to the deputy's face that it caused powder burns. We do not know whether Jones missed at point blank range or was simply trying to frighten the patrons.
Jones pleaded guilty to eight crimes arising out of this episode: two armed robberies (of the money and the gun), two…
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