You should check on this with your local police dept., however the general rule of thumb is that you must feel MORTAL peril of yourself or another person to justify a shooting. Even then, it has been known to have the shooting come back on you, especially if the person shot is not killed or there are other witnesses or if there is other circumstances. Best bet? don't shoot!
AnswerLaws and regulations may differ widely in diverse states and countries. What is basic in most of them is that only when you, or other person living in the premises, is in imminent danger, shooting may be an option.In order of priority you should:
You must keep in mind that at all times your intention must be to apply the necessary measures for having the intruder exiting the property and not to punish him/her. Force can only be used under the firm belief of imminent danger.
Another viewYou should be very, very careful and think twice before exercising lethal force.Shooting an individual even when it is so called legitimate is a serious issue. That being said, laws concerning the rules of engagement may differ from state to state. I would urge you to contact the appropriate law enforcement officials for direction.
At times, people believe they have the right to shoot, and wind up in very big trouble. Its not as clear cut as you may think. For example, where I live, if I find someone in my house, and the individual is jumping out of a window to escape and I shoot him, I am in big trouble. This is because there was no immediate danger to my person; he was leaving. However, if I am in my home and some one breaks in and I have no egress or I feel my family might be in danger, that individual will be shot. Still, check with the authorities so that you fully understand the consequences of shooting.
Instead of investing in a gun to defend yourself and your family, you can invest in Pepper spray which will incapasitate your opponent and it will eventually wear off in a couple of hours, or a Tazer, (make sure it is between the legal voltage for your State because if it does not you may be charged under a fire arm offence).
yes
Trespasser.
Probably not. Since you were a trespasser, you had no right to be on the property. A landowner may use reasonable force to remove a trespasser from his property. And, depending on the nature of your trespass, you will not be looked at favorably in the courts should you choose to sue.
You can shoot a trespasser anywhere. However, the penalty will vary from place to place and what the specific circumstances are. If a reasonable person had felt their or their families, life was in danger, there probably won't be any charges filed.
Ask the trespasser to leave. If they refuse, or you believe you would be in danger if you asked them to leave, call the local police. They will remove the trespasser.
You have the right to use lethal force to defend yourself and other people, but not property alone. If you find trespassers on your property you can detain them and order them off your property; however simply shooting a trespasser without warning when they are not threatening anyone is murder.
C. trespasser.
Yes, anyone whose property outstays its welcome is a trespasser. Failing to evict the trespasser in a timely manner could result in losing the right to ever evict them in the future.
You can use reasonable force to remove a trespasser from your property, but excessive force or violence may lead to legal consequences. It is generally best to contact law enforcement to handle the situation.
To legally trespass someone from your property, you must first ask them to leave. If they refuse, you can call the police and report the trespassing. The police can then issue a warning or citation to the trespasser, or in some cases, make an arrest. It is important to follow the proper legal procedures to ensure that the trespasser is removed from your property in a lawful manner.
As long as you shoot it on your property at your property.
Yes, if you only shoot your property.