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Originally Posted by Pragma
Use of lethal force as self-defense is perfectly acceptable in the eyes of the law and you'd get off with no punishment. Now, there may be some complications if he grabbed the knife and was intending the stab the person originally, as lethal force is not allowed for defense of property - but it still seems fishy.
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The use of force to protect your property laws vary by state. Colorado and several other states have "Make My Day" laws under which you can kill someone for illegally being on your property for pretty much any reason. I don't know the laws where the OP lives, obviously.