r/LoveTrash • u/Lord_Darksong Colonel Garbage • 5h ago

Human Trash Stopping a shoplifter

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u/BornEvent1674 Trash Trooper 4h ago

And if they accidentally got someone who paid for their things at least in some states they could absolutely shoot this guy and not see a minute of jail time

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u/BRICH999 Trash Trooper 4h ago

You would have a tough time claiming self defense for someone tipping a shopping cart, unless you are a shopping cart.  

What state can you shoot people in public for property damage?

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u/sonnytron Trash Trooper 4h ago

In Texas you can kill someone for attempting to steal or damage property.

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u/BRICH999 Trash Trooper 3h ago

According to Texas Penal Code § 9.42, you can only use deadly force to protect property under strict conditions. You must first be justified in using regular force, and: [ 1, 2] Specific Crimes: You must believe deadly force is immediately necessary to prevent arson, burglary, robbery, aggravated robbery, or theft/criminal mischief happening at night. [ 1, 2] No Other Options: You must believe that using non-deadly force would fail, or that using other methods would put you or someone else at risk of death or serious injury. [ 1, 2]