Burglary Label Justifies Later Shooting
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Subject distribution
- CRIMINAL1
Example wrong choices
20131_psalm_studio_driveway · CRIMINAL · Choice AYes, because burglary is a serious felony.
Why it's attractive
The burglary label does not answer what threat existed when Peter fired.
Why it's wrong
The burglary label does not answer what threat existed when Peter fired.
20131_psalm_studio_driveway · CRIMINAL · Choice CNo, because deadly force is never allowed inside a dwelling.
Why it's attractive
Never is too broad for dwelling-defense rules.
Why it's wrong
Never is too broad for dwelling-defense rules.
20131_psalm_studio_driveway · CRIMINAL · Choice DYes, because a person has no duty to retreat inside his home.
Why it's attractive
No duty to retreat does not answer whether deadly force was necessary after the threat ended.
Why it's wrong
No duty to retreat does not answer whether deadly force was necessary after the threat ended.
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