Cite?It happens here too ... just sayin
Cite?
Some states have a "duty to retreat" law. I believe there was even a case posted on here at some point since I joined about an incident where the people were taken to court over unlawfully defending theirself cuz the state felt that they didn't retreat far enough.
Some states have a "duty to retreat" law. I believe there was even a case posted on here at some point since I joined about an incident where the people were taken to court over unlawfully defending theirself cuz the state felt that they didn't retreat far enough.
The burglary victims have been released without charge, after the Crown Prosecution Office ruled that they acted in self defence.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukn...asked-burglars-can-hold-their-heads-high.html
In a statement, Judith Walker, the chief prosecutor for the East Midlands, said: “Looking at the evidence, it is clear to me that Mr and Mrs Ferrie did what they believed was necessary to protect themselves, and their home, from intruders.
“I am satisfied that this is a case where householders, faced with intruders in frightening circumstances, acted in reasonable self-defence. We have therefore advised Leicestershire Police that Mr and Mrs Ferrie should be released from their bail as they will not face any charges over what happened.”
As far as I know, Duty to retreat only applies outside the home. Castle doctrine or not, you have the right to defend yourself inside your home.
You dont see that very often, normal they release the criminal and toss the home owner in jail.