Homeowner steals burglar's van as they try to rob his house

[WalkinTarget]

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=338_1234946955

<Nelson> HA-HA!!! </Nelson>

[Trooper110]

That is truly epic!

[{CLR}geneSW]

That's just awesome!

[Pumpkin_Jack]

House for a van sounds like a fair trade!

[ryanbatc]

yeah but that 911 call, what a bunch of crap. "you can get charged for [stealing their van]" - what a load of malarchy! They're stealing his stuff and the police is gonna charge him ROFLLMAO stupid system....

[Skud]

to be expected

yeah but that 911 call, what a bunch of crap. "you can get charged for [stealing their van]" - what a load of malarchy! They're stealing his stuff and the police is gonna charge him ROFLLMAO stupid system....

In many cases the criminals are the last ones to get charged with anything. I feel that one one participates in a crime, folks should be able to do anything within their means to stop you. And if the criminal gets hurt or offended as a result, I would call that a bonus.

However, knowing the dangers posed by the legal system when one is trying to defend their self or their property, I suppose I might just have removed the keys from the van...and taken a seat next to it with my police shotgun in hand, just in case things get ugly.

[Gimmie2]

In many cases the criminals are the last ones to get charged with anything. I feel that one one participates in a crime, folks should be able to do anything within their means to stop you. And if the criminal gets hurt or offended as a result, I would call that a bonus.

However, knowing the dangers posed by the legal system when one is trying to defend their self or their property, I suppose I might just have removed the keys from the van...and taken a seat next to it with my police shotgun in hand, just in case things get ugly.

Most of the time defending yourself or your property will get you thrown in jail, as you can be charged for assault/ manslaughter/ murder even in self defense....

[Skud]

I know I know

Most of the time defending yourself or your property will get you thrown in jail, as you can be charged for assault/ manslaughter/ murder even in self defense....

I keep some spare cheese and sausage gift sets that I offer to the criminals as appeasement, first...coupons for salons as well...but, hey, I'm not a millionaire: if those things don't work I'm lighting up the sky!!!

[Gimmie2]

I keep some spare cheese and sausage gift sets that I offer to the criminals as appeasement, first...coupons for salons as well...but, hey, I'm not a millionaire: if those things don't work I'm lighting up the sky!!!

lol skud.... im not saying that defending yourself is wrong, im just saying that the burglars can sue you or send you to jail for doing so....

[Skud]

heh

lol skud.... im not saying that defending yourself is wrong, im just saying that the burglars can sue you or send you to jail for doing so....

I know man, I wasn't joking at you, but at the system. No worries, I know where you're coming from!

[Hammy]

If he had access to the keys- why didnt he just shut the car down, take the keys, and call the cops?

[Apache Warrior]

Every state is different when it comes to self defense.
Most do require that you attempt to flee if you have the means and ability to do so. You do not have to flee if you are in your own home or on your own property. Most states use the reasonable man theory of self defense. Would a reasonable man feel he was in fear for his life in the same situation. And remember a 6'5" 225 lbs man is going to be different than a 5'0" 98 lb woman. Also, defense means defense. If you subdue the assailant that is it. If you continue you then become the aggressor and can be charged with assault. For example if you take a knife away from your attacker and he stops or attempts to flee then you must stop. If you then chase him down and stab him you will go to jail for attempted murder or murder.
These are just general and each state is different. It would not hurt you to look up your states laws regarding self defense and commit them to memory.
Apache

[Duke{CLR}]

All you need is a clean handgun that can't be traced and you put it on the guy after you put him out of his misery.

[mapes]

Every state is different when it comes to self defense.
You do not have to flee if you are in your own home or on your own property.

Not always true. In most states they have what are called Castle Laws (a mans house is his castle). In those states you are not obligated to flee from your own home.

[{CLR} Major.Massacre]

All you need is a clean handgun that can't be traced and you put it on the guy after you put him out of his misery.

I like your way of thinking.