Here in New York, one of the most felon-friendly states, the attitude of the local police is the critical factor. If your actions land you in court, you'll almost certainly be convicted of daring to wield force in defense of your person and property. The penalties can be severe. However, if the police who're first to the scene personally approve of you
and of what you did, they'll help you arrange the business to make it look as if you had no choice -- that you were in a kill-or-be-killed situation.
Obviously, this isn't good news for persons who believe in their rights of self-defense. Or for fans of the rule of law.
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Obviously, this isn't good news for persons who believe in their rights of self-defense. Or for fans of the rule of law. That is why I am so cynical of it all. It really sucks to have to depend on a cop coming by to help someone arrange it so it looks the way you describe. If I had my way, we would be able to go after them, and "deal" with them, but unfortunately, the courts will not let us do what what should be done.