Someone comes in your home without permission?

Answer 1

Great Question! You are "pre-planning". Effective crisis management relys on Pre-planning, Preparation and Practice.Each are critical. THE LAW: Generally, it's trespassing to enter someone else's residence without permission or some other legal authority (ie: emergency, search warrant, etc..). Its Burglary to enter without permission AND intend to commit a secondary crime (IE: theft, assault, property damage, etc). Safety FIRST! 1) Do you perceive a threat? Consider the method of entry - did they just walk in the open front door during the afternoon, or break in during the night? What is their demeanor? Are they yelling threats? Are they armed? If you perceive any threat, call 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELYand stay on the line (if safe to do so). If you can, manually activate any intrusion alarm. ** NOTE - Do not be afraid that police will be upset if the incident turns out to be a non-event. Police live by the "Better safe than sorry" principal. And I've never heard of police charging a good-faith resident for response to a disturbance or threats call that later was deemed false. If in doubt, MAKE THE CALL. 2) Get Away. In most cases its best to get away, as in remove yourself from the threat and go to a neighbor's house. (Tip: The intrusion only makes a good story if you survive to tell it.) Consider dialing 9-1-1 as you go then just leave the phone off the hook. Police typically will still respond to 9-1-1 "open lines". If you can't leave (or decide to stay), 3) Fortify and Defend. Close and lock doors between you and the intruder. Arm yourself. Almost anything can be used as some sort of weapon. Besides the obvious guns and kitchen knives - consider an iron, scissors, a floor lamp, a fire extinguisher, even a towel wrapped around someone's head is better than nothing. And don't forget those chemical sprays under the kitchen and bathroom sinks - aim for the face. 4) Get An "ATTITUDE".Mentally be ready for confrontation. I don't mean be a mad-man (at least yet). But know that you are defending your safety and the safety of your family. It's your house, your stuff and your overall quality of life. Defend it. Be dominating. Have the mindset of a respected superhero rescuer - you are not a victim. 5) Loudly Order the intruder "THIS IS MY HOME! GET OUT IMMEDIATELY! POLICE ARE ON THE WAY!"The phrase sets your authority (homeowner); takes away any misconceived "permission" the intruder may have; and confirms a real and timely threat to the intruder (IE: police). It also sets a good foundation for arrest and prosecution of the intruder. Note: Telling the intruder you are armed may in turn cause the intruder to arm himself and prepare a different attack. In either case (Intruder armed or unarmed)he may not know you are armed. You may not want to tell him you are armed - It gives away whatever element of surprise you may have had. ** Step 5 is where honest mistakes are typically ruled out (IE: the really drunk neighbor who just came into your house by mistake or your child who came home from college three-days early). Those people will generally speak up pretty quickly after you make the announcement. If you can, note - The intruder's physical description (height, build, hair color, tattoos, etc...), - what the intruder is wearing (clothing & jewelry); and, if they leave, - the intruder's method and direction of travel, ie: "running north on main street" The descriptions will aid law enforcement in identification and apprehension. REMEMBER: SAFETY FIRST!!!

Answer 2

In this state he could get shot and you would not get arrested.