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02-01-2007, 05:37 AM #1
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TX: Senators back no-retreat bill
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Senators back no-retreat bill
2/1/07
AUSTIN – Most senators announced their support Wednesday for a "Castle Doctrine" bill that would give Texans broad authority to use force – including deadly force – in protecting their homes, motor vehicles and places of employment.
The measure by Sen. Jeff Wentworth, R-San Antonio, would reverse a state law passed in the mid-1970s that requires a person to attempt to retreat before using force against an intruder. Those who do not attempt to escape can be prosecuted – although Mr. Wentworth could not recall such a case in Texas.
Mr. Wentworth said 27 senators had signed on as co-sponsors for the bill.
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02-01-2007, 08:32 AM #2
We had that problem in Colorado and passed the 'make my day' law some time ago. I believe it only applies to homes, and if the intruder is unknown to you.
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02-01-2007, 01:14 PM #3
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This is WONDERFUL!
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02-01-2007, 01:33 PM #4
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It would be nice to have that policy codified, but anyone who shoots an intruder on their property gets no-billed as a matter of course down here, even when the circumstances of the use of force are somewhat dubious.
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02-01-2007, 04:42 PM #5
I think Okla has the Make My Day law, never had cause to really find out, hope I never do! It wouldn't make any difference here though If someone was breaking in to your home, most homes around here have at least a shotgun and a rifle, lot have handguns also, guess that is why they call us rednecks.
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