New Jersey is unAmerican.
You are correct.
If someone breaks into you’re home, the state of NJ requires you to do a lot of thinking before you react.
From the Law (one of the many ridiculous parts):
“These would include the age, size and physical condition of the parties.”
So I guess my 6’5” nephew might be guilty of murder but his frail 66 year old uncle would be might be deemed innocent of the same defense depending on the size of the assailant.
Only government could spend millions creating a law crazy as this.
This is why I will soon be out of here!
http://www.newjersey-legal-guide.com/New-Jersey-Self-Defense.html