[quote]Businessman Munir Hussain, of High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, saw his 30-month jail term reduced to a two-year suspended sentence by the Court of Appeal.
Hussain's 35-year-old brother Tokeer - who was also jailed for the attack - had his 39-month sentence cut to two years.
Following the ruling at London's High Court, Munir Hussain's son Awais said his family was "extremely grateful" to the judges for their decision.
"It will great to have my father home immediately and my thoughts are with my uncle, Tokeer Hussain, who will not be released yet," he said.
The brothers had been jailed after a court found them guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent following the burglary on September 3 2008.
Munir Hussain and his wife and children had returned from their local mosque during Ramadan to find men wearing balaclavas in their home.
He said he feared for their lives as their hands were tied behind their backs and they were forced to crawl from room to room.
After freeing himself he contacted Tokeer to help chase the offenders down the street in High Wycombe, bringing one to the ground.
The intruder, Walid Salem, 56, suffered permanent brain damage after he was struck with a cricket bat so hard it broke into three pieces.
The Hussain brothers denied being involved in that violence.
Salem's injuries meant he was not fit to plead after being charged with false imprisonment. He was given a two-year supervision order.
On Tuesday, the Court of Appeal rejected a bid from Hussain to appeal his conviction.
But Lord Chief Justice Lord Judge, and two other judges in London, said they would respond to a "call for mercy" from barristers representing the brothers, agreeing there was "ample justification" to free Munir Hussain and reduce Tokeer's sentence.
Lord Judge described the case as one of "true exceptionality", remarking that while Munir's sentence of two years was in itself "merciful", it would be suspended.
But he added: "This trial had nothing to do with the right of the householder to defend themselves or their families or their homes.
"The burglary was over and the burglars had gone. No one was in any further danger from them."
Awais Hussain described the intrusion and subsequent trial and imprisonment as "a terrible ordeal" for the family.
"It was quite terrifying. It will be difficult to get over. I do not think the family will get over it," he added outside the High Court.
Neither of the brothers was present in court to hear the judges' decision.
Awais said family members went to Bullingdon Prison in Oxfordshire to bring him home.[/quote]
Source: [url]http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20100120/tuk-man-jailed-for-attacking-intruder-is-45dbed5.html[/url]
At least they did justice, even if it was late.
In America they would've gotten a medal.
To be fair they did go a bit far in beating that guy with the cricket bat, causing him that brain damage. But on the other hand he was still on his way out from a burglary, the homeowner should be able to give him a bit of a bruising, deterrent.
[QUOTE=BANNED USER;19744950]In America they would've gotten a medal.[/QUOTE]
What, for hunting down a guy and brain damaging him with a cricket bat?
I'm glad he's not going back to jail though. That would be pretty fucking ridiculous.
[QUOTE=BaconDioxide;19745232]What, for hunting down a guy and brain damaging him with a cricket bat?
I'm glad he's not going back to jail though. That would be pretty fucking ridiculous.[/QUOTE]
Who cares if the burglar got brain damage? Just another low life scum bag,
I don't want to sound like a hard ass, but its not like the guy didn't have it coming to him.
I'm sure you'd be in the mood to inflict some pain on anyone who tied up you, your children, and your wife, and you had no idea what they were planning to do to them.
[QUOTE=StormHammer;19745445]Who cares if the burglar got brain damage? Just another low life scum bag,
I don't want to sound like a hard ass, but its not like the guy didn't have it coming to him.
I'm sure you'd be in the mood to inflict some pain on anyone who tied up you, your children, and your wife, and you had no idea what they were planning to do or not.[/QUOTE]
No way in hell would I chase a guy down the street and brain him, unless they actually hurt or killed one of my family members (and if I wasn't already shitting my pants with fear).
[QUOTE=BANNED USER;19744950]In America they would've gotten a medal.[/QUOTE]
In America they would have got sued.
[QUOTE=StormHammer;19745445]Who cares if the burglar got brain damage? Just another low life scum bag,
I don't want to sound like a hard ass, but its not like the guy didn't have it coming to him.
I'm sure you'd be in the mood to inflict some pain on anyone who tied up you, your children, and your wife, and you had no idea what they were planning to do to them.[/QUOTE]
you aren't a hard ass you're some kid on the internet.
You don't understand why people do things so don't act like you do.
[QUOTE=:smug:;19745665]In America they would have got sued.[/QUOTE]
And criminals would have won.
[QUOTE=Rofl-my-Waff;19745687]you aren't a hard ass you're some kid on the internet.
You don't understand why people do things so don't act like you do.[/QUOTE]
Cause it takes a PHD in criminal justice to figure out that one person one want to beat the shit out of another person after they broke in and held his family hostage :downs:
[QUOTE=MegaJohnny;19745171]To be fair they did go a bit far in beating that guy with the cricket bat, causing him that brain damage. But on the other hand he was still on his way out from a burglary, the homeowner should be able to give him a bit of a bruising, deterrent.[/QUOTE]
Burglars deserve to be shot.
[QUOTE=BaconDioxide;19745232]What, for hunting down a guy and brain damaging him with a cricket bat?
I'm glad he's not going back to jail though. That would be pretty fucking ridiculous.[/QUOTE]
Pfft no, this is America we're talking about man.
We'd use a god damned baseball bat.
[QUOTE=BaconDioxide;19745232]What, for hunting down a guy and brain damaging him with a cricket bat?
I'm glad he's not going back to jail though. That would be pretty fucking ridiculous.[/QUOTE]
And I bet you would just let him run away? Coward.:black101:
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[QUOTE=BaconDioxide;19745544]No way in hell would I chase a guy down the street and brain him, unless they actually hurt or killed one of my family members [b](and if I wasn't already shitting my pants with fear).[/b][/QUOTE]
Further proving my point.
[QUOTE=Bengley;19746938][url]http://www.facepunch.com/showpost.php?p=19741247&postcount=216[/url][/QUOTE]
yet clearly people have started posting in this thread and not the other so whats the point in linking it other than to fuel your hurr! first e-peen?
on topic: its nice to see the appeal system isn't as fucked up as the judicial system
Yeah, breaking a cricket bat over somebodies head is a little bit excessive. if you're going to chase down a burglar, use some godamn discretion. If people didn't do stupid shit like this then there wouldn't be any need for jail time, or political argument about it.
"You stole my lunch, so I'm going to punch you in the face as hard as I can. I shouldn't have to be punished because you stole my lunch"
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[QUOTE=Sector 7;19746850]Burglars deserve to be shot.[/QUOTE]
Thievery>Death by Shooting
????
Just because somebody wrongs you, doesn't mean you get to escalate things X 1000 and kill the person. If you believe that, then you have some growing up to do. There's a difference between self defense, and outright wrath.
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