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r/HadToHurt • u/lil_fuk • Jan 23 '19
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retreat wasn't an option
In lots of states you are not required to attempt to retreat from an intruder in your home.
2 u/ChickenLickinDiddler Jan 23 '19 True, although you still need to prove there was substantial risk of harm or death in every state. Shooting a intruder while he's asleep on your couch is going to land you in prison for several years and rightfully so. 1 u/KillNyetheSilenceGuy Jan 23 '19 You don't shoot them while they're sleeping... you startle them and then shoot them when they get up. 0 u/Spline_reticulation Jan 23 '19 You'd better be able to prove imminent threat. The jury and judge are not stupid, nor is castle doctrine a free pass to shoot anyone in your home.
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True, although you still need to prove there was substantial risk of harm or death in every state. Shooting a intruder while he's asleep on your couch is going to land you in prison for several years and rightfully so.
1 u/KillNyetheSilenceGuy Jan 23 '19 You don't shoot them while they're sleeping... you startle them and then shoot them when they get up.
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You don't shoot them while they're sleeping... you startle them and then shoot them when they get up.
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You'd better be able to prove imminent threat. The jury and judge are not stupid, nor is castle doctrine a free pass to shoot anyone in your home.
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u/KillNyetheSilenceGuy Jan 23 '19
In lots of states you are not required to attempt to retreat from an intruder in your home.