I would be interested to know what rights a home owner has if they protect themselves against an intruder?
I know that it is by far the best idea to not retaliate and to do what they say, but if the situation deteoriates and an intruder is injured or worse killed what would my position be?
In England it is only acceptable to use reasonable force, this has caused some outrageous decisions against homeowners due to the definition of what is reasonable force. I can imagine when you feel threatened you are not at your most rational and thinking about the criminal's welfare!
If someone broke into my house and was obviously not of the usual point a gun take the stuff and run but wanted to harm me and my child I would do ANYTHING necessary to protect us. (I am female). Where would that leave me legally in the unlikely event I did manage to defend us?
Would appreciate the thoughts of long term posters who have probably discussed this before and maybe even faced this situation themselves.
I know that it is by far the best idea to not retaliate and to do what they say, but if the situation deteoriates and an intruder is injured or worse killed what would my position be?
In England it is only acceptable to use reasonable force, this has caused some outrageous decisions against homeowners due to the definition of what is reasonable force. I can imagine when you feel threatened you are not at your most rational and thinking about the criminal's welfare!
If someone broke into my house and was obviously not of the usual point a gun take the stuff and run but wanted to harm me and my child I would do ANYTHING necessary to protect us. (I am female). Where would that leave me legally in the unlikely event I did manage to defend us?
Would appreciate the thoughts of long term posters who have probably discussed this before and maybe even faced this situation themselves.