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Old 02-22-2012, 10:11 AM   #20
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Originally Posted by geordie View Post
Tough situation. Does NH have a defense of property law? The law doesn't seem to favor self help much.
NH just passed laws allowing for use of deadly force outside the home. I’m not sure of how the law is worded but chasing down an unarmed burglar off your property probably doesn’t fall under it.
As mentioned before, to bad he didn't catch him in the act. One less lowlife in jail for us to pay for.
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