We have that other thread going about a FF identifying himself as an FBI agent. Anyone can say they are a LEO, but if they don't have a uniform and or badge do we really have to believe everyone that says they are? I'm only asking because I have a hard time with charging someone for a crime against a LEO if he isn't on duty or very obvious.gigag04 wrote:The car burglars I deal with run, not fight. They way to catch is to box them in, and find them when they lay down to hide.
Shooting someone like this leaves too much ground for unfavorable headlines - which won't help you in Grand Jury or trial. Technically, if it meets the elements of justification, then it may be allowable.
However, I would strongly deter anyone from doing so. The risk/reward just doesn't weigh out for me.
This is the only violence I have heard of from a burglar, happened a few months ago:
One of our LTs who was on swat walked up to a guy breaking into the toolbox on his truck. The guy grabbed a screwdriver from the toolbox and held it like a knife at our LT. Our LT, in running shorts, no shirt, and flip flops, lunged at him, swatted the screwdriver away, and he took off running. He chased this dude for about half a mile barefoot, and then a citizen picked him up while driving by, and they followed the burglar in the citizen's truck, and called patrol. He was caught. Charged with Agg Asslt Deadly Weapon - Peace Officer, since our LT identified himself as an LEO prior to the screwdriver incident.
Another good lesson - carry always, and wear fast shoes.
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- Sun Jul 29, 2012 3:48 pm
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- Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:26 pm
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My truck, no, but have you seen Pucker's vette? IDKTDDude wrote:You guys need to get a grip!!
I don't want to flame on anyone here but this is how it is and will be for a loooong time!!
IF YOU PULL YOUR PISTOL AND SHOOT SOMEONE FOR ANY REASON, YOUR LIFE AS YOU KNOW IT IS OVER!!
Is it worth it to go through all that craziness and expense for a silly car??
Save the deadly force for a time when it's "You or Them"!!
Here endeth the lesson!
- Wed Jul 18, 2012 7:31 pm
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Re: Can you use deadly force to stop someone breaking into y
Maybe, butsmoothoperator wrote:I was taught burglary of a vehicle is different than burglary.
I'm not sure how.- Wed Jul 18, 2012 6:10 pm
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Re: Can you use deadly force to stop someone breaking into y
Couldn't it matter what you have in the vehicle? What if there is something in there that you do not think you will be able to recover? Isn't that also a condition that allows the use of deadly force?Keith B wrote:Depends on the intent of the burglars. Breaking into a motor vehicle is only a misdemeanor and you CANNOT use deadly force if you are not in it. Maybe they are only breaking in to pilfer and look for loose change or money. Now, if they are stealing the vehicle, then it becomes felony theft, and at nighttime you possibly shoot them, but I wouldn't suggest it.