Use of deadly force in New York

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  1. Maccabee

    Maccabee Well-Known Member

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    Same here. The difference is burglary is when you're not at home or asleep when it hapoened and home invasion you're home and aware of tge burglary.
     
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    Ronstar Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    i dont think its moral or should be legal to shoot a burglar who has surrendered
     
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    For one he isn't a burglar at that point. He is a home invader and a robber. Second, no one said you can/should shoot a home invader if he surrendered. In fact you can be charged for murder if they find out that you shot him execution style.
     
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    "Surrender" is problematical given the close proximity the invader would remain to the person in the home.

    A burglar/invader might TEMPORARILY surrender, but 90%+ times that person is going to then either attack of flee. The person is not just going to wait a quarter hour for the police to arrive - but instead be seeking the best moment to do one of the two - attack or flee.
     

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