Indiana: When deadly force is justified
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 7:42 pm
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When deadly force is justified
Advocates say laws protect the right to self-defense, but opponents fear they encourage violence
By Francesca Jarosz
Posted: October 1, 2008
The Indiana law that justifies use of deadly force for people defending themselves, their home or others in danger is seldom used, but this week's case involving a Northwestside family brings it to the spotlight.
Sunday, Robert McNally put a chokehold on a naked intruder. The man died, and McNally faces no charges.
Law enforcement officials said McNally's actions were merited by the law, which does not require people to back away before defending themselves or someone else from serious bodily injury or a forcible felony.
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