Esanders2008
Regular Member
So I was doing some research and came across something that bothers me. Apparently VA does not allow the use of lethal force unless one believes he is in imminent danger of loss of life or great bodily injury. Even in one's own home, one can not use LF against an intruder unless he believes he personally is at risk. VA also does not recognize "presumed fear" of an intruder being in your home. Does this mean that if someone enters my home in the middle of the night, unarmed, and begins taking my tv out the door, that I can not defend my home?
Also, this seems to apply to being held up for my wallet without being held at gun- or knife-point, or even a carjacking under the same circumstance.
In case anyone was wondering, here is the link that sparked my curiosity:
http://rvanews.com/news/florida-vs-virginia-comparing-self-defense-laws/58745
-Eddy
Also, this seems to apply to being held up for my wallet without being held at gun- or knife-point, or even a carjacking under the same circumstance.
In case anyone was wondering, here is the link that sparked my curiosity:
http://rvanews.com/news/florida-vs-virginia-comparing-self-defense-laws/58745
-Eddy