Castle Doctrine

[the_std]

I was wondering what people thought of this article in relation to this thread?

http://www.krem.com/news/northwest/s....1e1d02d3.html

If he was actually asleep or unconscious on the couch, did that give the startled homeowner the right to shoot him?

[protege]

If he was passed out, I don't really see a threat there. Shooting the intruder was a bit extreme. I'm sure plenty of people, myself included, wouldn't have shot him, but grabbed the duct tape from the garage, and tied his ass up. A nice little package for the police

[crazylegs]

If he was passed out, I don't really see a threat there. Shooting the intruder was a bit extreme. I'm sure plenty of people, myself included, wouldn't have shot him, but grabbed the duct tape from the garage, and tied his ass up. A nice little package for the police

I think it would have been more proper to phone the police and cover him with your weapon until they arrived, they're the people trained/paid to roll on the floor and restrain someone, if you don't know what you're doing you're putting yourself and others at risk.

[Boozy]

I think it would have been more proper to phone the police and cover him with your weapon until they arrived

Or how about just leave the house and go to a neighbour's?

Does anyone know if this is legal under castle doctrine laws? I suspect not, but I haven't been following this thread very closely.

[rahmota]

Hmm. I'll even agree that if the perp was out on the couch shooting him was a bit much. Maybe call 911 and hold the firearm on him from across the room that way if he woke up before the cops got there you could shoot him.

As for if it would be legal under castle doctrine that would very much depend on the exact wording of the law as to how vague or precise it was worded. Some states/areas I believe it would be legal as the mere presence of an intruder in your home is sufficient threat to shoot them.