2007-10-21 19:16:10 · 4 answers · asked by james n 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I suspect you are asking about the Castle Doctrine and if it applies in Kansas. The Castle Doctrine simply states you may use reasonable force, including deadly force, if someone enters your home. The intruder is presumed to represent a deadly threat by simply making the illegal entry. Some states call this a "Stand your Ground" law. Kansas does have a castle defense law.
Now, does that apply to someone taking a short cut across your front lawn. No, it does not.
Does it mean that if you are mowing your front lawn and your neighbor crosses into your yard complaining about the noise and waving a fist, you can shoot him? No, it does not.
If the neighbor runs into your yard waving an axe; can you shoot him. Yep, that's fine.
Get a copy of the law and read it carefully.
2007-10-21 20:43:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a federal law, and not just a state law, and that is if someone comes at you in a threatening manner and is within 21 feet, you can use whatever force neccessary to stop them. Mind you, be prepared to prove it, and maybe in a court of law. Be careful.
2007-10-22 02:38:28 · answer #2 · answered by bill s 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The location is beside the point. You are entitled t use reasonable force to defend yourself. Period.
2007-10-22 02:44:41 · answer #3 · answered by Pagan Dan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-10-22 11:12:36 · answer #4 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋