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Originally Posted by rat
home defense does not equate to self-defense...
Therefore, if a burglar enters your home, steals something, and you offer the use of force outside of reasonably restraining him, especially with the use of a weapon, you should and probably will be convicted of assault, aggravated assault, or murder. Until he's convicted of the crime, his rights are the same as yours under the eyes of the law.
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Not in Colorado and Texas (the two I know of).
If you break into a house, armed or not, you're fair game for the coroner.