not invited, and i shoot them, would i be in my rights, and no jail time for me ? Thank You
2006-09-17 16:52:18 · 17 answers · asked by LadySwan 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Yes....
2006-09-17 16:55:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you certainly have to prove , that is what happened!
A little old lady in Chicago killed an intruder trying to rob her. She pretended her money was in the closet on a shelf.
This is where her late husband kept a gun, for protection. She killed the intruder! He probably would have killed her, when he found out she had very little money on the premises.
She had too prove , self protection before she was let go. However , she was fined for having an illegal firearm. She also had to give up the gun!
2006-09-17 17:04:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states, you have to be able to show that you had a reasonable belief that they were going to harm you or someone else in your home. You cannot shoot someone just for breaking in. Of course, if someone breaks into your home, that is often in itself enough to generate a reasonable belief that they might harm you. You don't have to wait for them to pull out the knife or gun before you can shoot them.
2006-09-17 17:06:08 · answer #3 · answered by Chredon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you live (which state). In Texas, and many other states, you have a right to protect yourself and your property. If you feel that your life, or the life of someone else is threatened or in danger, you have the right to use deadly force.
2006-09-17 17:44:04 · answer #4 · answered by Coach D. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, depends..... self defense.... unless...... the person has a right to be in the home... i.e.... land lord.... or perhaps a boyfriends/girlfriends baby's mother/father...... someone you know.... that COULD have been let in by you. You have to PROVE that you were in physical harm and in fear for your life..... while you have the right to defend yourself, you don't have the right to use self defense as an excuse to kill somebody. I hope that helps
2006-09-18 04:49:52 · answer #5 · answered by rachael 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hopefully that never happens, but if it did I think you would be protected. However, I have heard of a case where a burglar was injured and sued the home owner and actually won the case....God Bless you.
2006-09-17 17:08:25 · answer #6 · answered by Heather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not on every point. If you were to shoot him in the back while he was trying to leave. Ummmm Better look at local and state law where you live
2006-09-17 17:00:12 · answer #7 · answered by myothernewname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone broke into my home and tried to hurt me or anybody else I would shoot their asss. But I think it depends on if they try to hurt you or not. If you shoot them but they didn't try to harm you in any way then i'm not too sure if you could get away with shooting them.
2006-09-17 17:01:08 · answer #8 · answered by Amanda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you can prove it to an ohio court you shouldbe okay but chek ohio laws dealing with crime and your rights. or if you have a legal show on the radio or television call in for the some free legal advice on this issue. but you should be fine. God bless you. hope you never have to go that route.
2006-09-17 16:56:54 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must be in fear for you life. Killing is not automatic because someone is in your home without an invite. Entering into a dwelling could be construed as a trespass.
For me if someone enters into my home and they weren't invited, I'd be in fear.
2006-09-21 12:28:42 · answer #10 · answered by Eddie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on the situation...
did you hear about the guy who shot his own son?
deadly force is lawful if you believe your life is being threatened, or the lives of your loved ones, but NOT your property
2006-09-17 17:00:28 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋