are you allowed to shoot a burglar in your home in NH?

Question

i heard of a case where the home owner got in trouble for shooting the intruder in the back as he was leaving - the lawyer said the home owner was not in fear of his life because the intruder was on his way out - so the home owner got in trouble for shooting the intruder in his own home :(

Answer 1

The law is subject to the interpretation of the jury. And I apologize, I don't know the specific law in NH regarding protecting your home and family. I have the luxury of living in Texas where there is no question as to the rights of the homeowner. The fundamental rule of thumb - I would rather stand before twelve than lie under six.

Answer 2

If someone is entering your home with the intent to cause you harm or steal your property,you have the right to defend. In most states you have the right to defend using the same amount of force that is being used on you. meaning if a man is standing 10 feet away from you with a ball bat or knife threatening you, and you have a gun.By law he isn't considered a threat until he is close enough to cause you harm. My thoughts are, if he's standing 10 feet away with the means of taking my life, I'll take my chances with what the law thinks and I would shoot! If the intruder is leaving,they are posing no threat to you so it would be illegal to shoot them in the back. So the thing to do is "if you have a gun" yell at them and if they turn around,then shoot them. Problem solved,case closed, one less criminal for tax payers to support!

Answer 3

in kansas we have a lesser or equal force law. but if someone was to break into your house and you were to shoot him the body must fall in the house. if he is leaving or entering and he falls outside the door then it is considered murder. but I say yes shoot him. right in the freaking face

Answer 4

This is correct, when a felon flees from you, you NO long have justification to use deadly force against him.