Article Link! Utah home intrusion raises questions about self-defense laws

[Racer88]

Utah home intrusion raises questions about self-defense laws

A recent home intrusion incident has raised questions about self-defense in Utah.Last Thursday, a man fleeing law enforcement made his way into John Santy's hou

kutv.com

"In this case, it worked out," (attorney) Simms said. "The gun scared the intruder and got him to comply. He heard the gun being cocked. He heard that mechanism, and I think that is part of what subdued the burglar."

 

[Bobster]

"Home Intrusion"? How does that differ from a home invasion? You're sitting there eating your dinner: "Excuse me sir, just passing through..."

I like that he didn't have to shoot the intruder, but what if he comes back at some later date? Plus, dead men can't hire lawyers...

 

[Racer88]

"Home Intrusion"? How does that differ from a home invasion? You're sitting there eating your dinner: "Excuse me sir, just passing through..."

I like that he didn't have to shoot the intruder, but what if he comes back at some later date? Plus, dead men can't hire lawyers...

I doubt he'll be returning to that house. He just jumped into the nearest random house while on the run from cops. This guy was the unlucky homeowner who happened to be prepared. And the homeowner did the right thing.

 

[GuitarmanNick]

Assuming that one is not suffering from a serious personality disorder, taking a life weighs heavy on the mind, even when totally justified and unavoidable.

The homeowner did exactly the right thing, IMHO. Shooting the guy would have made a terrible mess, too. It is really difficult to remove blood from some things, though I have learned a few secrets over the years.

 

[FrankenGlock]

Plus, dead men can't hire lawyers...

Nope but the surviving family members can and will. Many states have laws that prevent civil suits in a SD situation but, on the other hand, there are states that do not.