11-12-2007, 07:17 AM
Well, when you stuff thieves into a trunk to "teach them a lesson", you are no longer acting in self defense. That's the problem. And you are not acting in self defense if the thieves run onto your property with no weapons and shout "I'm just here to steal your lawnmower -- don't be afraid of anything except losing your lawnmower!", unless a jury believes that under the circumstances you had a reasonable belief that you were in danger despite their assurances (an accomplice had a samurai sword and was brandishing it).
You can defend YOURSELF (but not your lawnmower) in my state. I'm pretty sure about that. Not sure about Hawaii...
Edited by - glen on 11/13/2007 06:59:28
You can defend YOURSELF (but not your lawnmower) in my state. I'm pretty sure about that. Not sure about Hawaii...
Edited by - glen on 11/13/2007 06:59:28