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hi-power wrote:There's probably a lot more to each of those stories, (at least I hope there is), because I wouldn't feel I was justified doing either of these things.

The law on use of deadly force is perfectly clear (other than that pesky bit about a reasonable person retreating, which goes away Sept. 1). If the grand or petit jury agrees that you met the conditions, you walk.

Sitting here dumb and happy, I wouldn't use deadly force simply to protect property. But I can see becoming frustrated by repeated attacks and angry enough to do it.

- Jim

Flatland2D wrote:This guy kept having his truck vandalized at night (beating with bats, breaking windows, that kind of thing). After the third time or so, he decided to stake out his truck from his roof. When the BGs showed up and starting doing it again, he opened fire and killed most of them. Turned out they were all kids/teenagers. He was either no-billed or not guilty.

I've heard the story, too, but never saw documentation.

It does meet the standard of criminal mischief in the night time.

- Jim

stevie_d_64 wrote:The defendent (shooter) was found not guilty, IIRC...

He was no-billed by the grand jury.

The deceased's history of irrational behavior probably helped.

- Jim

pbandjelly wrote:That guy, that shot the drunk/druggie that was messing up his car (I think it was with a chunk of wood?).

I remember that incident. We never got a complete account of what happened. The deceased may have attacked the vehicle owner.

- Jim