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[–] Thedogdrinkscoffee@lemmy.ca 23 points 1 year ago (21 children)

They ALWAYS get charged. They almost never get convicted. You have the right to self defense.

[–] timberwolf1021@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

And apparently you also have the right to get harassed and dragged through the mud in a long and unfair criminal case, even if you get off in the end.

[–] Thedogdrinkscoffee@lemmy.ca 2 points 11 months ago

The trial is the punishment.

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[–] LuxSpark@lemmy.cafe 11 points 1 year ago (3 children)

If someone intrudes are you just supposed to let them?

[–] CompactFlax@discuss.tchncs.de 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Well, it is a police matter right?

But the best case scenario is 5 min response, and you’re facing a meth addict with a gun. What the heck are you supposed to do, besides defend yourself and family with whatever is at hand? Lunacy.

[–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

When seconds count, the police are just minutes away.

[–] WhiteOakBayou@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago

No, it's fine. You can trust the state's monopoly on violence. No way that could ever be used against you.

[–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

In Canada it is illegal to not offer intruders beer in evenings or coffee in the mornings.

[–] Jym66@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Lesson here is don't call anyone, as your families safety is not important.

Also, don't talk to the police under any circumstances, even if you think you are the victim. They are not your friends, and they can and will fuck you over. Call a lawyer and keep your mouth shut.

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 0 points 1 year ago

Wow, that is insane.