AC unit theft

[clemsonfor]

You hate to hear of some one shot, but maybe this will deter others. The guy was mad and i would probly do the same fearing they may shoot me on sight now that i saw them. Even if insurance covers it there is still a diductable to pay so at best he would be out $500 i guess. Maybe when this is all over and they get out if ever this may set um straight. They got what they deserved, you dont take what you dont have!!

 

[Sigarms]

and i would probly do the same fearing they may shoot me on sight now that i saw them.

And that better be the story you stick to when you're in a court of law.

I don't like thiefs anymore than anyone else here I'm certain. However, shooting AT someone for stealing is not the correct action one should take IMO.

Chances are the court costs (lawyer's fees), time and trouble are not worth shooting at someone steeling on your property (and I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel like shooting someone caught steeling on my property).

Now putting the fear of Jesus into them is another story lol

 

[captaincrab55]

And that better be the story you stick to when you're in a court of law.

I don't like thiefs anymore than anyone else here I'm certain. However, shooting AT someone for stealing is not the correct action one should take IMO.

Chances are the court costs (lawyer's fees), time and trouble are not worth shooting at someone steeling on your property (and I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel like shooting someone caught steeling on my property).

Now putting the fear of Jesus into them is another story lol

Here in Maryland, I know 2 people that landed in jail because the one pointed an unloaded gun at a rowdy neighbor & the other pointed a bow with an arrow, but not drawn back to fire... Both people needed lawyers & spent many hard earned dollars...

 

[clemsonfor]

id not going to throw the back door open and shoot the guy in my back yard with a flash light. Police wil be called and i will either stand there in the house waiting if he stays if they look like there leaving i will confront with a loaded gun and hold them till police arrive. In my area this could be up to 20 mins in they drive straight here, 15 maybe if they drive 90mph. Im in the southern corner farthest from the dept. The next town is less than 10 min drive at speed limit, but they wont respond out of county.

-nate

 

[brin]

I am sure the intruder would be found inside your house when the police arrived..then if it is obivous he kicked in the door you would be fine...

 

[Sidwuffler]

Texas Castle Doctrine. I wonder if that Denton crew may have been armed ?

http://www.rc123.com/texas_castle_doctrine.html

Castle doctrine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[Sigarms]

I am sure the intruder would be found inside your house when the police arrived..then if it is obivous he kicked in the door you would be fine...

Note for you to remember when you go to court, remember to make sure you clean the blood trail from outside leading into your house.

Texas Castle Doctrine. I wonder if that Denton crew may have been armed ?

Curious, the AC unit is on the OUTSIDE of the home. Not sure if it matters or not.

 

[capt jack]

Many of you may "hate to hear of someone getting shot over stealing an A/C unit" but I feel getting shot SHOULD be an occupational hazzard of theives.
I'm pretty sure they were not going to cook this A/c unit and feed it to their starving family, too bad the owner was'nt using a semi auto 223 insted of a shotgun.
Dallas started a program where copper recyclers could not pay cash on the spot, but had to get an address and mail a check within 3 days. Legit sellers should not care, but if your local drug dealer does not have a revolving credit plan this should present a roadblock to the quick cash of copper theft. Now if this could become a statewide program.
jack

 

[Sigarms]

I'm pretty sure they were not going to cook this A/c unit and feed it to their starving family, too bad the owner was'nt using a semi auto 223 insted of a shotgun.

Gosh darn it, I have more rifles than shotguns, but if I'm going out in or around the house, I'll take the shotgun any time of day.

I can see it now, some guy coming out in suburbia with a semi auto .223 letting lose around his house. Neighbors beware:laughing:

So many men talk about how quick they'd shoot someone, but pull that trigger, and your life will change, and not always for the good. My only point, the only time the trigger is worth pulling is in the defense of a life.

 

[JohninCT]

And that better be the story you stick to when you're in a court of law.

I don't like thiefs anymore than anyone else here I'm certain. However, shooting AT someone for stealing is not the correct action one should take IMO.

Chances are the court costs (lawyer's fees), time and trouble are not worth shooting at someone steeling on your property (and I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel like shooting someone caught steeling on my property).

Now putting the fear of Jesus into them is another story lol

They do things a little different in Texas. From Texas statutes.
PENAL CODE**CHAPTER 9. JUSTIFICATION EXCLUDING CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY

Sec. 9.42. DEADLY FORCE TO PROTECT PROPERTY. A person is justified in using deadly force against another to protect land or tangible, movable property:
(1) if he would be justified in using force against the other under Section 9.41; and
(2) when and to the degree he reasonably believes the deadly force is immediately necessary:
(A) to prevent the other's imminent commission of arson, burglary, robbery, aggravated robbery, theft during the nighttime, or criminal mischief during the nighttime; or
(B) to prevent the other who is fleeing immediately after committing burglary, robbery, aggravated robbery, or theft during the nighttime from escaping with the property; and
(3) he reasonably believes that:
(A) the land or property cannot be protected or recovered by any other means; or
(B) the use of force other than deadly force to protect or recover the land or property would expose the actor or another to a substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury.


Burglars beware!