Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

If there is a home invasion, is it legal for the owner to shoot first at the intruder?


Asked on 8/04/09, 11:12 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
William Welch William L. Welch, III Attorney

A defendant in this situation must prove that:

1) the defendant actually believed that the victim was committing or about to commit a specific crime in or at the defendant's home;

2) the defendant's belief was reasonable; AND

3) the defendant used no more force than was reasonably necessary to defend against the victim's conduct.

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Answered on 8/09/09, 12:51 pm


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