re: Man Arrested for Gunning Down Cop Who Climbed in Through His Window at 5:30am

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On September 24, 1999, police in Sallisaw, Oklahoma procure a no-knock warrant on the home of Eugene Barrett, suspected of trafficking methamphetamine. As the heavily-armed convoy of vehicles descends upon his home, Barrett believes he's under attack, and opens fire. Barrett's attorney claims he shot in self-defense. One bullet strikes and kills Oklahoma Highway Patrol Officer David Eales. A search of Barrett's property produced a variety of firearms and resulted in the seizure of materials related to the production and use of methamphetamine. Barrett's first state trial ended with a deadlocked jury, while his 2nd trial resulted in a manslaughter and assault conviction. In December 2005, Barrett was formally sentenced to death for Eales' death in federal court. Barrett now appeals his convictions, as well as his death sentence.Sources: Donna Hales, "Jury hands cop killer death sentence," Muskogee Phoenix, November 18, 2005. Michael Smith, "Death for trooper's killer, jury says,"

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Well that's a bit scary that you can be tried for the same thing in federal court if they don't like the results in the state trial, and then punish you harsher than the conviction in state trial warrants.