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I have no idea what Montana law is on self-defense or defense of property, nor can I tell what actually happened. I'm concerned about Jaguar's information about Missoula being a liberal college town, because it could well be that the jury won't follow Montana law whatever it may be.

I don't buy the "baiting" or "hunting" argument, nor to I ascribe to the theory that the homeowners should have better protected their personal property. My garage door is often open during the day and sometimes later into the evening. On very rare occasions, I wake to find the garage door open and I'm guessing that it's because someone hit a door opener that happened to be on the same roaming code. These facts don't change Texas law and I would be disappointed if it changes Montana law. Theft at night and criminal mischief at night justify the use of deadly force in Texas and the inquiry should stop there.

Crime is a risky business, even when committed by nice college kids.

Chas.