Posted on 02/13/2015 8:36:34 AM PST by Oliviaforever
To clarify, there are various jurisdictions that allow the use of deadly force in various circumstances *other than self-defense*.
But a claim of self-defense does require, among other things, that you have a reasonable fear of death or great bodily harm. If you don't then it's not self-defense, although it's possible in some places, in some circumstances, it might be justified.
Without plowing through all 181 posts so far (I got up to 80), here’s where I think the guy went over the line: “and then reloaded for the fatal headshot,”. The article wasn’t clear - I’m basing these comments on the assumption (I know, I know) that Dede wounded and unable to escape.
Up until then, IMO, Kaarma had every right to lay in wait for the perp and take action. Once Dede was disabled, finishing him off with a head shot was overkill (no pun intended).
Telling people you are going to shoot/kill someone before hand doesn’t help either.
Are you saying Texas’ written law is incorrect?
Again, that is NOT the way Texas defines self defense.
Well, I’ve never committed a burglary, so I’m not worried about getting shot for committing one.
I have trespassed, and made illegal lane changes. Hence, I would not want to be shot for doing those things.
Again, you aren't reading what I'm saying. Texas law allows the use of deadly force in some situations that are not self-defense. I wasn't addressing those.
It’s not burglary if the perp is invited in .
“Trespass and theft are not legal grounds for use of lethal force in any state...”
In Washington state, you can use lethal force to prevent a felony against you or anyone else (neighbor, stanger, etc.) Includes felony theft. And includes shooting them in the back as they are fleeing with your stuff. Not saying that is what I neccesarily would do in all circumstances, but that is the law.
Even so, with this guy in the garage that was open (no “breaking and entering”), it was dark, the homeowner was firing blindly, so he didn’t know if the guy was in there to steal something valuable or a 6-pack of beer. (A 6-pack wouldn’t amount to a felony).
There is a difference between laying a trap and pre-meditated murder. This is flat out murder and justice was served.
No, I read and understood exactly what you wrote - you just happen to be wrong. The problem appears to be that you are failing to recognize Texas’ definition of self defense - their legal definition, NOT your personal definition of the word.
I suggest you pay a little more attention to what other people are saying, instead of simply looking for reasons to try to tell them they are wrong.
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