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mcsluggo · 07-02-2008, 04:32 PM

I see nothing that prohibits that scenario in that law. the clause you state is clearly augmented with

B. [bold] to prevent the other who is fleeing immediately after committing burglary,[/bold] robbery, aggravated robbery, or theft during the nighttime from escaping with the property;

The law allows you to use deadly force to protect your property if you could reasonably expect your property to not be recoverable otherwise. period.

I agree that a jury would be influenced by a child being killed...but that is due to "common sense" not due to anything in that ass-backwards, ignorant law.

Killing in self defense is an unfortunate but fully understood and justifyable act. Killing to protect property... is not.

07-02-2008, 04:32 PM	#34
mcsluggo Golden Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: McLean, VA Posts: 1,970	I see nothing that prohibits that scenario in that law. the clause you state is clearly augmented with B. [bold] to prevent the other who is fleeing immediately after committing burglary,[/bold] robbery, aggravated robbery, or theft during the nighttime from escaping with the property; The law allows you to use deadly force to protect your property if you could reasonably expect your property to not be recoverable otherwise. period. I agree that a jury would be influenced by a child being killed...but that is due to "common sense" not due to anything in that ass-backwards, ignorant law. Killing in self defense is an unfortunate but fully understood and justifyable act. Killing to protect property... is not.