Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

B6304T4 t1_j5n9yll wrote

Reply to comment by Prudent-Ball2698 in New Haven Board of Ed. security officer fires gun at teen who was breaking into his car: PD by EasyE0287

Yup. It's unfortunate that our legislature has put citizens in this position where you have to be at the brink of death with nowhere to run to MAYBE have a chance at not getting convicted.

1

Prudent-Ball2698 t1_j5nb157 wrote

That's why it's a good lesson, always have a good lawyer on retainer in CT, never know if you need one or not for that matter

2

Prudent-Ball2698 t1_j5nb536 wrote

And maybe the old Joe Swanson trick, plant a knife on that bird just to be safe

1

the-crotch t1_j5obp4i wrote

Yes, so unfortunate that we can't shoot people in the back for stealing an ipod

1

B6304T4 t1_j5ovocv wrote

Did they ring your door bell to let you know they'd ONLY be taking your iPod, or should we just assume they're not going to steal your car or better yet use your garage door opener to get in your house?

1

the-crotch t1_j5ox7ky wrote

If I badly wanted to shoot them, like you seem to, I'd let them come in the house. We have castle doctrine in CT I'd be free and clear legally speaking

1

B6304T4 t1_j5p10of wrote

I don't but I also shouldn't have to wait until a threat is inside my house is my point. We should be stand your ground, not just castle doctrine. On top of it, we're a duty to retreat state too. So if you're being car jacked or robbed in your own driveway, you have to basically let it happen because it's "not in your dwelling".

1

the-crotch t1_j5p1z1b wrote

Stand your ground wouldn't apply here, they weren't threatening him they were stealing from his car and he'd still be in just as much legal trouble in a stand your ground state

1