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Convicted burglar sues homeowner who shot him during attempted theft
« on: April 26, 2016, 09:27:11 PM »
Convicted burglar sues homeowner who shot him during attempted theft
http://fox59.com/2016/04/26/convicted-burglar-sues-homeowner-who-shot-him-during-attempted-theft/

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PORTLAND, Ind. -- A convicted burglar is suing a man who shot him during an attempted break-in. The civil lawsuit was filed last week in Jay County.

The homeowner in this case shot the suspect one time along a dirt alleyway in Dunkrik in 2014. The alarm on the detached garage went off and the owner saw a man running away from the building and opened fire. A jury later convicted the homeowner, David McLaughlin, of criminal recklessness.

The accused thief, David Bailey, pleaded guilty to burglary. Two years after the shooting, Bailey filed a civil suit claiming the homeowner acted recklessly in firing the gunshots.

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

David Bailey should pay for all the court costs and time wasted.
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Re: Convicted burglar sues homeowner who shot him during attempted theft
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2016, 09:31:40 PM »
Unfortunately, most "castle doctrine" laws favor the criminal in this situation.
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Re: Convicted burglar sues homeowner who shot him during attempted theft
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2016, 08:57:49 AM »
Quote from: thundley4 on April 26, 2016, 09:31:40 PM
Unfortunately, most "castle doctrine" laws favor the criminal in this situation.

'Tis true.  One of the very first things that should be taught is this:  If the perp is running away from you, it's never legal to fire at them.
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Re: Convicted burglar sues homeowner who shot him during attempted theft
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2016, 11:13:18 AM »
Quote from: BlueStateSaint on April 28, 2016, 08:57:49 AM
'Tis true.  One of the very first things that should be taught is this:  If the perp is running away from you, it's never legal to fire at them.

And the difference between inside and outside of the home-defender's house has been part of legal systems for at least some 3 1/2 millennia.
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