Just curiuos....

[Tony104104]

Just Curious-
If my house was being burglarized, and my dog ended up killing the burglar.... Would the "law" put my dog down(kill it)?

 

[The Shadow]

dont think so

 

[Themachine01]

I far as I know, no.

But unless your dog knows how to pull the trigger of your 9mm, I dont think that excuse will fly.

 

[Tony104104]

But unless your dog knows how to pull the trigger of your 9mm, I dont think that excuse will fly.

 

[slickdadd]

Benji is pretty handy with the steel if you know what I mean.

 

[joack]

Deadly force in defense of habitation: conflict of authority

1. Common law approach: home-dweller may use deadly force if he reasonably believes it is necessary to prevent imminent and unlawful entry

2. Some jurisdictions authorize deadly force based on a reasonable belief that the intruder intends to commit a felony

3. Some jurisdictions authorize deadly force based on a reasonable belief that the intruder intends to commit a forcible felony, or otherwise poses a risk of death or bodily harm

Use of "spring guns" or mechanical devices

1. Common law rule: One has a defense to homicide by spring gun if he would have been privileged to use deadly force had he been present

2. Modern trend (incl. MPC): One is never privileged to protect one's habitation by "spring guns" or mechanical devices

Illustration of modern trend see, Bishop v. State