When is it ok? I need facts.

[Cornholio]

Ga laws in lymans terms...

https://www.georgiapacking.org/law.php

There is also a book by one of our members, though I can't remember his name.

the book is by the member who believes the 2nd ammendment is conditional. i wont add him cause he lost all faith in himafter that bs

 

[Spas-12 Owner]

Banging on the window means he is outside with a divider between them, and there’s a reasonable means to evade. If he breaks the window out and passes the window sill then that’s a different story

Wrong, If I understand this correctly:


Defense of habitation; (here habitation means dwelling, motor vehicle, or place of business) A person is justified in the use of force which is intended or likely to cause death or great bodily harm only if any one of the following is met:

1. A person is breaking\has broken into your home in a violent and tumultuous manner, and you think that the intruder is going to assault you or someone else living there.
2. A person who is not a member of the family or household and who unlawfully and forcibly enters the residence and you know it is an unlawful entry.
3. The person using such force reasonably believes that the entry is made or attempted for the purpose of committing a felony therein and that such force is necessary to prevent the commission of the felony.

(16-3-23)

 

[CBH13]

Banging on the window means he is outside with a divider between them, and there’s a reasonable means to evade. If he breaks the window out and passes the window sill then that’s a different story

how would this be any different than if someone is trying to break into your house and is banging on a window? still protection of personal property at that point

 

[JustAlooking]

Start dating a cop, then they will always be around.

Wrong, If I understand this correctly:


Defense of habitation; (here habitation means dwelling, motor vehicle, or place of business) A person is justified in the use of force which is intended or likely to cause death or great bodily harm only if any one of the following is met:

1. A person is breaking\has broken into your home in a violent and tumultuous manner, and you think that the intruder is going to assault you or someone else living there.
2. A person who is not a member of the family or household and who unlawfully and forcibly enters the residence and you know it is an unlawful entry.
3. The person using such force reasonably believes that the entry is made or attempted for the purpose of committing a felony therein and that such force is necessary to prevent the commission of the felony.

(16-3-23)

excatly right

 

[Sugmadic]

Talk to an attorney. You're coming into a public forum and asking advice on when it's ok to shoot someone. This is insane

 

[Mr. Booshie]

Wrong, If I understand this correctly:


Defense of habitation; (here habitation means dwelling, motor vehicle, or place of business) A person is justified in the use of force which is intended or likely to cause death or great bodily harm only if any one of the following is met:

1. A person is breaking\has broken into your home in a violent and tumultuous manner, and you think that the intruder is going to assault you or someone else living there.
2. A person who is not a member of the family or household and who unlawfully and forcibly enters the residence and you know it is an unlawful entry.
3. The person using such force reasonably believes that the entry is made or attempted for the purpose of committing a felony therein and that such force is necessary to prevent the commission of the felony.

(16-3-23)

I stand corrected. However the case would be much less gray if shot once the window was broken rather than being fired upon for banging on the window.

This too is just my opinion.

 

[palmettomoon]

Get a good defense attorney, not some douchebag. Don't talk to the cops if you defend yourself or your children. They aren't your friend and they aren't there to help you. The cops are impotent in these cases and they know it, even if they gave a damn.

 

[troutman]

Thanks, the law is and has been involved. We were just notified this morning the person just got out of jail. As of right now I'm working with our lawyer to see what we can do about getting a restraining order. I was just worried and wanted a little extra information.. I do have a firearm for protection but with all the laws I'm terrified to use it even if i have to.. I shoot for practice all the time. But it has come to the point that I may need to protect my family with it and I just want to be sure and clear of what the laws are and when it is okay like I said I have kids to take care of and rather not be in jail for the rest of their lives because of a dirtbag.

Just curious, if you have an attorney, why join a forum with strangers to ask these questions? Why not ask your attorney who would probably be more qualified?

 

[Spas-12 Owner]

I stand corrected. However the case would be much less gray if shot once the window was broken rather than being fired upon for banging on the window.

This too is just my opinion.

I can agree with that, But I wouldn't wait for that to happen either, personal choice.

 

[rosewood]

GA law says if you fill the threat of bodily harm or death, lethal force is justifiable, where you are at is irrelevant.

If you are in a car, and he is banging on the window, drive off.