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When can a homeowner use deadly force?
It depends on the state. A very basic rundown is: in some states, a homeowner can use deadly force once an intruder has entered the dwelling. In some states, a homeowner can use deadly force before the intruder is in the house as long as they suppose a threat and are on the property. In some states, the homeowner cannot use deadly force unless the intruder has a weapon.
When is it legal to use deadly force when you are protecting yourself from being harmed?
When you believe your life is in danger. * Loosely defined it means if a person has no means of escape or sanctuary (such as a locked room) they may take whatever action needed to prevent themselves and/or others from physical harm. In some states a homeowner shooting someone who breaks in would not be subject to charges, other states require that the intruder be armed in such a way as to present physical danger to the inhabitants. Whether or not it was necessary for an intended victim/victim to use "deadly force" is almost always decided by the physical evidence and circumstances of individual cases and not by the existing laws. Case in point, a New York taxi driver was recently given a 12 year sentence for running down a man who had robbed him at gun point. The premise being that the robber had already left the taxi and was no longer a threat therefore the driver had no reason to inflict bodily harm upon the perpetrator/victim.
When is it appropriate to use deadly force in self defense?
If you're trained in self-defence methods - you should be capable of incapacitating an attacker without ending their life. Nearly all states allow some use of deadly force to protect yourself inside your home, based on the "Castle Doctrine." In some areas, many people still have a "duty to retreat" if possible against an attacker outside their home. But some states have expanded their laws to boost those protections in other areas. As a homeowner and/or resident in the United States, it's important to know the law in your state. So educate yourself.
The castle exception is an exception to what rule?
The Castle Doctrine is an exception to a rule in place in some jurisdictions that requires a defendant to retreat before using deadly force in self-defense. The castle exception states that if a defendant is in his home, he is not required to retreat prior to using deadly force in self defense.
Do you need a permit for a stun gun?
It depends on where you are, but in most states, no you do not.Added: In some states their possession is unlawful.CAUTION: Do not ever deploy one against a law enforcement officer! It is a justification for their use of deadly force against you!
If a crime happens in your home and a victim is hurt can the homeowner be sued?
It depends on your state. There is precedent in it for some states. There are also some cases where the criminal actually won.
Who takes away trees that fall on homes after a storm?
Generally, the homeowner is responsible for hiring a tree removal company to remove trees that fall on their property. Some damage is covered by homeowner's insurance.Generally, the homeowner is responsible for hiring a tree removal company to remove trees that fall on their property. Some damage is covered by homeowner's insurance.Generally, the homeowner is responsible for hiring a tree removal company to remove trees that fall on their property. Some damage is covered by homeowner's insurance.Generally, the homeowner is responsible for hiring a tree removal company to remove trees that fall on their property. Some damage is covered by homeowner's insurance.
What are some homeowner insurance companies?
There are many homeowner insurance companies that are found online. For example, homeowner insurance companies found online are the AAA and Progressive.
Can a person breaking into a house sue the owner if that person gets injured?
If the injury is based on neglegence, no, but if the injury is by some specific intentional act of the homeowner, yes. To sue for injuries based on negligence, a plaintiff must prove that the homeowner had a duty of care to the burglar to provide a safe environment; that the homeowner breached that duty and that the burglar's injury was proximately caused by that breach of duty. Whether a duty of care exists is a matter of fairness and public policy and exists as a matter of law, not of fact. A homeowner does not owe a duty of care to a person illegally entering the house; therefore even if that person is injured by the homeowner's negligence, there is no liability because there was no duty of care. Never the less, a homeowner can be sued for certain intentional as opposed to negligent actions. The famous example is the so-called "spring-gun" situation. There the homeowner set up a rifle pointing right at the front door in such a way that anyone breaking in through the front door would set off the rifle and be shot dead or seriously wounded. The use of deadly force in that situation is excessive and the homeowner would be held liable.
Can one shoot a thief in your home?
It depends on several factors. First, if you mean can you shoot a person breaking into your occupied dwelling, it depends on the state. In some states, such as Tennessee, yes. Tennessee law specifically states that you can presume a person breaking into your occupied dwelling is a deadly threat. Only 12 or 13 other states have that specific statute. In states that don't have that statute, you must determine if the intruder has a weapon, and if not, you can't use deadly force. Second, if you mean an instance where you come home and see a thief running out of your house with your TV, the law may vary in some places, but the general answer is no.
What allows police officers to use deadly force against people who were using deadly force against an officer or another person?
In the United States, a police officer is justified in using deadly force against another person when the other person is putting the officer's life, or the life of another citizen, in immediate danger of death or grave bodily harm.When their or someone else's life is in immediate danger.
Does homeowner insurance cover slip and fall on sidewalk?
It depends on several factors. First if the person who fell is a resident of the home then it doesn't. It has to be due to some negligence of the homeowner. Second is the sidewalk on the property of the homeowner or of the city or county in the right of way of the street. Thirdly, was the homeowner negligent in some way?
