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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT
Our city DA was on tv a couple weeks ago talking about this. She appeared VERY happy of the court case outcome and basically told all BURGLARS that a drawback of their job is the possibility of death....and to watch out because if you break into someones house, you may find yourself DOA.
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It's things like that which make me think I may eventually end up in Texas.
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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT
The only part that concerns me are those that take it too far....
"he came on my property knocking at my door at 9pm and I was worried for my safety. I didn't know WHO was at my door at that time of night!"
Or, you call someone over whom you've been having problems with. They are let into your house and BOOM! They're dead and you're telling police that person broke into your home, attacked you, and you believed your life was in danger.
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That's a valid concern, and I'm not sure how that problem can be avoided. I suspect that the total quantity of innocent dead people would be reduced compared to lame or nonexistent Castle Doctrines.
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Originally Posted by hollyt
In New York city if you Kill an intruder and have an avenue of escape and do not take it. Even if you are threatened with bodily harm you will be charged with murder.
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Lame! Even in liberal RI, you don't have to retreat even if you can.
http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/Statute...1-8/11-8-8.HTM
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[...] There shall be no duty on the part of an owner, tenant, or occupier to retreat from any person engaged in the commission of any criminal offense enumerated in §§ 11-8-2 – 11-8-6.
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Stand Your Ground law FTW!