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In reply to the discussion: Teen shot dead and another injured after suspected home invasion in Detroit [View all]IronGate
(2,186 posts)15. Then show us the law that says it matters if an intruder is armed or not.
Bet you can't.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Doctrine
A castle doctrine (also known as a castle law or a defense of habitation law) is a legal doctrine that designates a person's abode (or, in some states, any legally-occupied place [e.g., a vehicle or workplace]) as a place in which that person has certain protections and immunities permitting him or her, in certain circumstances, to use force (up to and including deadly force) to defend themselves against an intruder, free from legal responsibility/prosecution for the consequences of the force used.[1] Typically deadly force is considered justified, and a defense of justifiable homicide applicable, in cases "when the actor reasonably fears imminent peril of death or serious bodily harm to him or herself or another".[1] The doctrine is not a defined law that can be invoked, but a set of principles which is incorporated in some form in the law of many states.
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Teen shot dead and another injured after suspected home invasion in Detroit [View all]
SpartanDem
Apr 2014
OP
"Might be", did the home owner have a reasonable expectation they were going outside to get weapons
marble falls
Apr 2014
#7
Ever been to Detroit? The cops have neighborhoods they've announced they will not patrol.....
marble falls
Apr 2014
#37
OK, but you would still be subject to the laws of the state you live in, afterward.
Ash_F
Apr 2014
#12
It is relevant to whether he would have reasonable belief of bodily harm at the time
Ash_F
Apr 2014
#21
If somebody kicks down your door, I think its safe to assume you're in danger of being harmed.
7962
Apr 2014
#24
No, but it also doesn't mean you can shoot them no matter what and get away with it.
Ash_F
Apr 2014
#47
Where's this 'on my property' business?!? This is about someone breaking and entering your home. n/t
X_Digger
Apr 2014
#49