There have been a lot of cases where those who use lethal or semi-lethal force to protect themselves, their home, or their property have been charged with greater crimes than the originating purpotrater. I just wanted to know if anyone knew the specifics. Thanks.
2007-02-02 04:09:22 · 4 answers · asked by marvin_carlisle 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You do have the right to protect you, your family and your property. However, if a guy walks up to you, and you feel threatened and you shoot him in the face, yes, you will get in trouble. However, if he breaks into your house, and he has a lethal weapon, and you try to contain him, and accidentally shoot him or kill him, then you shouldn't get into trouble, since the guy shouldn't have been there in the first place.
Just remember, if he is in your house, dead men can't talk to cops or lawyers, so its pretty much your side of the story and whatever evidence the cops find, so make sure you are totally in harms way, and shoot once. If you reload, then that is excessive force, and again, you can get into trouble.
Also, call the police right away. If you wait a day or two, that wil make you look even more suspicious, and by all means, don't try to bury the body yourself, that will just make things look even worse.
2007-02-02 04:29:02 · answer #1 · answered by George P 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am not a lawyer and you shouldn't take any legal advice from me or anyone on Yahoo answers. My understanding is that to use lethal force you have to be in grave physical danger, not be able to escape that danger without the use of force and only use the minimum amount of force to prevent yourself from being harmed.
There are lots of exceptions, castle laws, Florida has a law on verbal threats so you should check with a lawyer in PA to get advice.
2007-02-02 04:24:52 · answer #2 · answered by sfavorite711 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-16 11:07:56 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use of lethal force is 'ethical' (legal) only when you are FORCED to use is as the only best response.
2007-02-02 04:49:17 · answer #4 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋