On Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:55:08 -0500, hk wrote:

UglyDan®©™ wrote:
(Eisboch) wrote
I don't know about all states, but here in MA there are apparently
different rules regarding the use of deadly force in the event of a home
break-in. I understand that if the break-in occurs at night, deadly
force is justified in the eyes of the courts, but if it occurs during
daylight hours, there are no guarantees that the home owner will be held
harmless or not charged with something.
Eisboch

It could be a problem for anyone in MA that works swngshift.
Good night, Sleep tight. UD





In Maryland, there is case law indicating duty to retreat does not apply
when attacked in one's home. Other exceptions to duty to retreat are
being the victim of a robbery, situations where the imminent peril of
attack makes retreat impossible or retreat would not remove the danger.

Ergo, if some drooler breaks into my house at night, I have no duty to
retreat. I'll simply shoot the sucker.

Sounds very 'manly' to me!
--
John H

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