Rick Mason
Sharpshooter
Trespasser should have been allowed to argue self-defense in killing homeowner
The castle doctrine says someone in their home, car or business has no duty to retreat from an attack or intruder, and presumes the castle owner's use of even deadly force is reasonable to prevent death or serious harm.
It seems contradictory that someone with a presumed privilege to shoot an intruder could ever be unlawfully interfering with that person. been allowed to argue self-defense in killing homeowner
Certainly an odd case and decision.
The castle doctrine says someone in their home, car or business has no duty to retreat from an attack or intruder, and presumes the castle owner's use of even deadly force is reasonable to prevent death or serious harm.
It seems contradictory that someone with a presumed privilege to shoot an intruder could ever be unlawfully interfering with that person. been allowed to argue self-defense in killing homeowner
Certainly an odd case and decision.