On (09 Nov 02) Steve Asher wrote to George Pope...
 SA> Here, shooting a trespasser would more than likely be considered to
 SA> be using "unreasonable force"; killing him would possibly result in
 SA> manslaughter charges. It depends on the circumstances, and if the
 SA> trespasser is attempting to break into an occupied dwelling & is
 SA> killed or injured the occupant is unlikely to be charged.
 SA>
 SA> There have been instances where trespassers have been injured while
 SA> breaking into premises, & have subsequently sued the owner for
 SA> damages, & won.

Here, too, which is why the cops have alwayl said to me that it's better
to use deadly force, since then there's only your story as to the
circumstances that prompted it! :P

AFAIAC, though, someone breaks into my home at night, they have already
planned, in their mind, to use violence, if necessary, so I consider my
life to be at stake and well defend myself and my household
appropriately!

 SA> It won't happen now, the pit & ducts, with the remains of the pigeon,
 SA> are in a padlocked enclosure, & I don't have the key.

Do you consider this to be an adequate compromise on their part?

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