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- Jul 12, 2012
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The way it has been explained to me is that you can use leather force against a person who is on your property with the intent to commit a felony. (not a misdemeanor)
So if some one jumps your fence and you shoot them in your yard you could go to jail. But if that person has a mask, crowbar and weapon you will hopefully not face charges.
Breaking and entering is of course a felony. So if some one come into your house at night they are fair game armed or unarmed.
There is another side to keep in mind as well. That is civil court. People have avoided prison in some "grey area" self defense cases but then got sued for everything they have or will ever have.
A little common sense gos a long way!
So if some one jumps your fence and you shoot them in your yard you could go to jail. But if that person has a mask, crowbar and weapon you will hopefully not face charges.
Breaking and entering is of course a felony. So if some one come into your house at night they are fair game armed or unarmed.
There is another side to keep in mind as well. That is civil court. People have avoided prison in some "grey area" self defense cases but then got sued for everything they have or will ever have.
A little common sense gos a long way!