Neighbor stopped RV theft in progress

mgirardo wrote:


I applaud Bob for his bravery, but because the thief was running away and not posing a threat. I believe, as far as the letter of the law goes, Bob's actions were not justifiable.

-Michael

So you're an expert in teeter of the law in that state, in that jurisdiction?

Bob didn't shoot the guy in the back. He didn't exact an amount of force on the criminal to kill him. He pursued him, and used reasonable measures in an attempt to detain him. Nothing more or less than what a police officer would do. And just remember, that in certain circumstances, a civilian has legal right to act in the same manner as a LEO.