De Furia said that while he believed the deputies' mistakes were not intentional, the Coffins had every right to lock doors, try to close their garage door and not cooperate.

"What took place in the house was unfortunate," De Furia said, "but Mr. Coffin ... had a right to resist."

[ Reason and logic... it's like a breath of fresh air. The dude's pretty lucky he didn't get shot, however. The main reason I wouldn't have resisted in this way is that Right or not, cops have guns and my propriety won't mean much to me if I'm dead. -k]

Homeowner had 'a right to resist'