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To: JoeFromCA
Louisiana has a "shoot the burglar" law.
18 posted on 05/27/2002 7:20:59 PM PDT by cajun-jack
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To: cajun-jack
Louisiana has a "shoot the burglar" law.

Yes, we do , but it is also one of those that requires that you "feel threatened by bodily harm" - I talked with a deputy not long ago about this very subject- he say's if someone is actually in the process of breaking into your house, as in cut the screen or broke the glass- shoot him. If they are already in the house, shoot him. If he's in the yard running away - don't shoot him. We do also BTW have a carjacker law, if someone runs up to your vehicle and attempts to get in- fire away. I'm not sure if that one is outside of Shreveport or not though, don't quote me. It is legal in Shreveport.

44 posted on 05/29/2002 10:36:02 AM PDT by DETAILER
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