[SEL] Thieves

[Judge Tommy Turner]

You're correct Steve.  Its referred to as the "Castle Law" (your home is
you Castle and you have the right to defend it).  We have a
constitutional case in my county that will probably determine the
constitutionality of Kentucky's law.  A man's daughter in law came to
his home and he ends up fatally shooting her.  He claims immunity under
the Castle Law.  However, he was having an affair with her and the
family claims it was much more than just him protecting his home. 

Tommy Turner
Magnolia, KY



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Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 7:47 PM
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Alan wrote:
> If they do not have a weapon and were not a threat to your life then 
> if you shoot them expect to spend the next few years in prison.
> 
> It would be a lot better to catch them on video.
> 

Actually it depends on the laws in your location. In some areas the laws
state you have a right to defend yourself if you FEEL your life is in
danger. No weapons needed.

My policy is REAL simple. If I feel you are a credible threat to myself
or to someone I am with they get ONE verbal warning to desist. Ignore
the warning and they get a lead slug to the center of mass.

-- 
Steve
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