Legal Question in Criminal Law in Ohio
shooting burglar
If a burglar is in my home and I shoot and kill him am I liable?
Asked on 4/09/04, 10:16 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Timothy Hess
T. Hess & Associates, LLC
Re: shooting burglar
If you are in your home and kill an intruder, it is considered to be a justifiable homocide. His family may try to sue you for a wrongful death but that will in all liklihood fail.
Answered on 4/09/04, 4:09 pm
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