01-28-2012, 03:50 PM
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Non-fatally wounding them while in the act of fleeing is not likely to be punishable but fatal shots can be. It's really judged on a case by case basis as it stands right now. I'm sure that some standards will be set as time goes by and more cases are reviewed.
PA has always had laws that were less restrictive than many other places but the latest revisions are a little clearer about what is and isn't kosher and broader in what is allowed.
The revisions are a direct result of the upsurge of on street muggings and robberies in Harrisburg. Pretty much, Harrisburg cops begged the legislature to allow citizens more latitude in defending them selves and congress responded.
I have a good situation being as I have my property clearly posted no trespassing. My local police chief told me that if I drop someone on my property after due warning that they are trespassing (3 distinct warnings) that I'm good to go.
I'll be following this case in Reading to see what results.
PA has always had laws that were less restrictive than many other places but the latest revisions are a little clearer about what is and isn't kosher and broader in what is allowed.
The revisions are a direct result of the upsurge of on street muggings and robberies in Harrisburg. Pretty much, Harrisburg cops begged the legislature to allow citizens more latitude in defending them selves and congress responded.
I have a good situation being as I have my property clearly posted no trespassing. My local police chief told me that if I drop someone on my property after due warning that they are trespassing (3 distinct warnings) that I'm good to go.
I'll be following this case in Reading to see what results.
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