Dead man can't talk
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Break in - can you shoot ?
- Thread starter StuP
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Who's to say you were trying to get the dog off him and he tried to stab you
It ain't about YOU.
It's what is REASONABLE to an even-tempered, rational, thoughtful person who finds himself in that same situation you did.
You over-reacting due to your own mental issues is NOT a defense. It's a mitigating factor that might get you less prison time, if you get convicted of something other than murder. (Murder carries an automatic life penalty, no term of years).
As I see it the real problem with society is we have those that even argue the legalities of being able to shoot an intruder who breaks in your house wielding a knife in the middle of the night
You'all are in the right so shoot -- but in today's world best have a good lawyer --
Umm... is this really a question??
It all depends on the jurisdiction one lives under these days. The law as is written its subject to interpretation, specially in blue areas. God help one in a situation of any kind, if they are the wrong color, are registered and votes for the opposition, overzealous DA's, media exposure, officer discretion, likes or dislikes, etc. These days is no longer about right or wrong anymore. The Courts are pact with activist Judges, lawyers are payed big $$$ to drag cases thru the system only to end in "I am sorry...we have done everything we can" after you are broke.
The Castle Doctrine is a step forward. However, until that day when discretion in prosecution, media lies and spinning of the truth, political bias and influence, corruption, division, hate and hunger for power continues without changes it will all still be a crap shoot.
The Castle Doctrine is a step forward. However, until that day when discretion in prosecution, media lies and spinning of the truth, political bias and influence, corruption, division, hate and hunger for power continues without changes it will all still be a crap shoot.
If someone breaks in my house and is about to harm my dog, theyre getting shot.
I dont care if its a robber, cop, supreme court judge, lebron james or the tooth fairy.
I dont care if its a robber, cop, supreme court judge, lebron james or the tooth fairy.
First you should dial 911 and request a vioence mediator to come and negotiate on your behalf, after which the mediator can then peacefully resolve the situation or bring in the police so that they can arrest him for a short time until he is released by the DA, who refuses to prosecute.
