Legal Analysis: Homeowner Shoots at Intruders

Videos/Blogs Archive Legal Analysis: Homeowner Shoots at Intruders

Attorney Marc J. Victor reviews video of a Phoenix homeowner who fired on intruders as they kicked in his door, calling it a legally justified shooting since the homeowner waited for the threat to be imminent, stopped firing once the attackers fled, and didn't chase them down. He also lays out post-shooting advice: stay quiet with police and 911 beyond the basics, holster or secure the gun before officers arrive, and ask for an attorney before giving any statement.

In general, homeowners in Arizona may use their guns to shoot at intruders in self-defense. This may only be applicable if they fear for their lives or if they believe that the intruder is capable of inflicting serious bodily harm and is about to do so.

The video shown above is of a homeowner in Phoenix, AZ, protecting himself from several suspects by firing his weapon as they attempt to forcefully enter the home.

Keep in mind, I don’t have all the facts in this particular case, so my comments will be general and only based on the facts that are in this video. If the facts were later determined to be different, that would affect my analysis and possibly even lead to a different conclusion.

As I often say, it all depends on the facts, but in this particular case, and with the limited facts I have, this looks to be a good shooting.

– Attorney Marc J. Victor

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