the law states that, if you are confronted by a criminal attempting to rob you, car jack you etc. you can use deadly force to protect yourself. you then would not be subject to criminal or civil prosecution. 15 states have this law on the books now, and my state is considering it (wisconsin).
2006-10-13 04:24:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I quess it work to a point, but it worries me that if a person is killed under that law "wrongly" then the shotter may not be held responsible for that action. And as a cop, if i come to a door on a call, do I now have to worry about getting shot by a pancking person?
2006-10-13 05:38:55 · answer #1 · answered by ICONinja 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
yes. the rationale of the law is to uphold the defense of one's person and property. A person or his property when under attack or threat are allowed by the law to "stand their ground" and repel such attack or threat. In our country, the same is recognized. However, this defense which is excused from criminal and civil liabilities have qualifications. There must exist an aggression (attempt against person and property) and reasonable necessity of the forced used to repel and stop the aggression.
Using "deadly force" of the person defending himself and his property must be proportional to the attack or threat confronted. The defense must therefore not "unreasonable". This means that "deadly force" can be used if such action is necessary to protect himself. Excesses in defensive acts must bot be made meaning that once the agression stops, no more offensive and unnecessary actions must be taken.
So I think its a good idea and in consonce with the universal principle of right to life and property and to defend both.
2006-10-13 12:51:27 · answer #2 · answered by trix 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was just adopted in Florida. It keeps you from having to drag the cadaver of a criminal into your house to keep from going to jail. I believe the law reads that if you feel that your life or property is being threatened, you may use deadly force to prevent it. I think it's a great idea. I wonder if it applies to someone who refuses to leave your house when asked politely to leave.
2006-10-13 11:38:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Overall, I believe it is. There will be cases where standing ones ground results in the victim being injured or killed but the more times standing ground is successful, the more dangerous it gets to be a criminal. Scum like that needs to be met with force since it is all they know and all they respect.
2006-10-13 11:32:29 · answer #4 · answered by Crusader1189 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To me it's only common sense. Why on earth should a law abiding American have to run away from a criminal unless they so choose?
2006-10-13 11:31:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It works great in Florida.
Despite how the anti gun groups (Brandy gun law group) said it would turn Florida into the old wild west.
I notice they haven't apologized to the people for their senseless comments.
2006-10-13 11:37:51 · answer #6 · answered by usaf.primebeef 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It works in Texas.
2006-10-13 11:32:43 · answer #7 · answered by Preacher 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋