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by ninjabread
Thu Jan 26, 2017 7:50 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Thinking About Defense of Others
Replies: 63
Views: 12409

Re: Thinking About Defense of Others

A decision to just follow orders is still a decision, but in this case OP wrote "local police recommended the signs to protect the business." If the manager follows their advice, they can come save the manager.
by ninjabread
Wed Jan 25, 2017 7:02 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Thinking About Defense of Others
Replies: 63
Views: 12409

Re: Thinking About Defense of Others

SIGFan43 wrote:My quandry is this: If I’m walking near the building in question, and I hear gunfire within, I’m likely to stay outside and observe through a window, because I might not risk my life to protect the manager if she is being attacked. My logic is that I might be charged with trespassing if I intervene while carrying concealed, regardless of what is happening indoors. Is my thinking flawed?
I wouldn't worry about being charged with trespassing if I entered after the incident started. Somebody already mentioned the necessity defense but even without that, the threat of a modest fine would not stop me from doing what I thought was morally right.

On the other hand, if the manager posted the signs, I would not come to their aid. I would respect their decision and let them suffer any consequences of that decision.

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