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by Keith B
Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:31 am
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Houston man kills teen burglary suspect
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Re: Houston man kills teen burglary suspect

G192627 wrote:I'd be concerned about at least a civil suit based on this statement the home owner made in that article:

“I didn't want him to die,” he said. “I didn't want him to get away, but I didn't want to kill him either.”


Doesn't that leave many possibilities to the hands of scumbag attorneys? Anyway, the world has one less thief in it, but the civil options seem to be a possible issue here. Unless there is immunity to suit in this scenario that I'm not aware of.
The Castle Doctrine helps protect the homeowner from lawsuits in the event of a justified shooting. While a lawyer could still file suit, they would be dumb in doing so as they know they would lose. So, any lawyer worth his salt will not take one of these cases.

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