protecting ones family member. what is excessive force in the law.
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say the person is unconscious and you're still kicking the crap out of them..or if a person is unarmed and you shoot them
450894
I know it is hard to listen to but I would not get in the middle of a couple that way. I called the police on my ex's dad as he was hitting his mum and nearly broke her foot as she tried to hold the door from him and he was pushing the other side! The police came out and she signed the paperwork to say that she does not want him charged! She was too scared not to sign it!! I think you have to have strength in the woman that she will get out of the situation or that her family will find out and help her to get away from him. Never easy I know.
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With the other issues of depending on the government aside, you need one to protect yourself. Regardless of whether the police are there to protect you, if you have a person break into your house in the middle of the night, you may not have time to call the police. Even if you do and they are only five minutes away, you can be killed a hundred times over in five minutes. \n\nYou have a right and a duty to defend yourself and your family.
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The concept here is simple - you can not use deadly force to protect your property.  You may, in some instances which may vary across the 50 states, use deadly force to protect your person or others who are in grave danger of serious bodily harm or death.  \n\nBut this is not legal advice - just my own opinion.
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Think for a minute: If the police HAD to enforce every law, you would never get a warning on a speeding ticket, you would get the big, fat ticket for everything wrong on your car. Kids who get in silly fights would always be arrested instead of just counseled or just have their parents take care of it. If you stumbled outside a bar with an open container, you would be fined instead of asked to poor it out or go back inside. Get the picture? Not only would their be no 2nd chances, their would be no 1st chances.\n\nTheir is an aspect to the law called "spirit of the law". In short, it means that every situation presented to a police officer should be evaluated by the officer, not given some standardized reaction.
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When officers decide to force entry into a home, they know full well that the unknown variables could mean life or death for them and others inside. That's why they have to take those things into account before deciding on a tactic for entry. It's their responsibility to ensure the safety of everybody inside the residence, including the suspect that they are going in after.\n\nThe dad in your scenario isn't alone in his actions. If my door gets kicked in and dudes start pouring into my house without announcing themselves as police officers, I'm going to come up shooting. And I work for a police department.
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As sad as it sounds, yes the uncle will more than likely be charged with child abuse or endangerment. My friend was done like that. Her kids beat her up and if she tried to protect herself they called the law or social services. She has battery charges against her and the kids were taken. She only disciplined them not abused them. The way the laws are today any kid can hollar child abuse and get by with it and the parents pay no matter what goes on. How's that for the gov't getting involved. Things should go back to when parents took kids out to the woodshed and a lot of things would be better. I know cause i was raised that way.
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You need to say something to your mom and your aunt.  It would probably be best if you could tell them at the same time.  You should also try to get your sister to tell them as well.  What this man is doing is NOT RIGHT.  It is a crime, and could lead to something worse.  You need to let them know what is going on as soon as possible.
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Loving someone is not a crime. You or your bf would have to be caught at something that is actually illegal and turned in. If that were to happen then some one could go to jail. You are old enough to do what you want to do. If your mother and sister don't like it, then to hell with them. Mom raised you, now that is done. Time for Mom to let go. You are going to have to put your foot down on this. Do what you want to do, so long as you don't break any REAL laws.
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its nuts, more people try to protect the criminals instead of the victims.  Now days if some one brakes into your house and hurts them selves doing it they can sue your ass for everything you have left.
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There is no such thing as a 20 second rule.  Believe it or not most police officers are reasonable.  It sounds like whoever broke up your party was trying to solve the party "problem" without arresting anyone.
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Sorry about your mom.\n\nThe officer's conduct was not the best, but your stepdad's action was inappropriate also.  The officer asked him to step back and he did not.  He could also be charged with interfering with official duty.  The officer should have been reported to a superior or vidoe taped, but your stepdad does not have the right to interfere in his duties.\n\nTalk with the prosecutor on this case and see if it can be dismissed with an explanation from your stepdad.  Ideally, he should send a letter of apology to the officer and request that the case be dismissed.\n\nDo understand that under the law, he was starting problems.  There are proper ways to report inappropriate police conduct.  Always follow the instruction of an armed police officer.
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Every person who attempts, by means of any threat or violence, to deter or prevent an executive officer from performing any duty imposed upon such officer by law, or who knowingly resists, by the use of force or violence, such officer, in the performance of his duty, is punishable by a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or by imprisonment in the state prison, or in a county jail not exceeding one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment.\n\nIs this what you were looking for?
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Any legal questions should really be put to an attorney to answer. But my understanding is that you should double check your homeowners policy for coverage, most insurances do cover accidents that occur on your premises. Look into Tort Laws regarding private property also and then you could find out for yourself what kind, if any, liability you may or may not be responsible for in your own state. Also you should check the records of the home where your grandfather is placed to make sure by their policy and the family's that you can take him... Do NOT accept the word of the nurse who may know nothing regarding the policy that may be enforce regarding him personally. She has his best interest at heart in wanting him to have family time., but you should be sure
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You're correct; they're wrong.  Entrapment would constitute the authorities causing you to do something you would not ordinarily do.  If a person breaks the law, like the speeding person example, the issue is not where there police were or were not; the issue is the fact that the person driving broke the speed limit and THAT is against the law.  Period.  The police had nothing to do with causing the person to speed.
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BEFORE YOU READ THIS,  You accept that I am just giving my opinion, and NOT giving legal advice, else you should NOT read further.  You agree not to act on my opinions stated herein, and seek the council of a legal professional when ultimately making a decision to act.\n\nREVISED.  He has children with your sister?  She is an idiot for allowing him to be a deadbeat.  And he is a lowlife, but not the only lowlife in the world.  They are all over the place.  So...What are you going to do? I feel for you and your situation. I understand how difficult it might be to move, but what choice do you have?  You have to consider your own well being.  If the house belongs to your family, and you sister seems to be in control of the house.  AND chooses to allow him to stay, then what OTHER options are there?  Your sister has to do the kicking out.  You can do it, but it seems you are not in a position to defend yourself.  You need to bring in someone who can help, either law enforcement, or otherwise.  A rich friend or Strong Friend to Kick his A%% out of there.\nThat said...\n\nYOu didn't say who he threatened.  You?  If so, you really need to get out of there, even if you are not convinced he would cause you harm.  If someone says it, they are capable of acting on it.  You don't need to stay there, and yes if he said he would cause you bodily harm, you can call the authorities and have him charged for assault.  Sadly, the police don't and won't do much for you on this. The laws are set up to protect the guilty.  Without witness it is him agains you.  Remember that.  You are in a no win situation really.\n\nYour sister has made a choice to be with this person.\nYOU NEED TO MOVE OUT...\nWhat you do after that is up to you.(pressing charges for instance)\n\nIf you feel she is in danger , call the police.\nIf you feel her kids are in danger call Child Protective Services. (remember they can make someone's life miserable), so don't do that unless you truly feel the kids are in danger.\n\nIMPORTANTLY this is my opinion, and any ideas given here must be taken as such.  If you want real legal advise, you should consult with an attorney in your area of jusisdiction.\n\nYou don't like this guy, and it sounds like you have a good reason, but you NEED to remember, your sister has made the choice to have him there.  YOU can leave. You don't have to stay there, and even if it is an inconvenience, you move and find a more peaceful place to live.  Better for you in the end anyways.\n\nSOrry for you, but you chose to (OR NOT TO) live there.  Your sister is a big girl, let her make her own decisions.\nYou never stated her feelings about this.  Is she scared to kick him out?  Again, if so, she needs to get law enforcement involved.  Restraining orders are a start.  At least then if he shows up, he can be arrested.  This is not an easy situation.  You should try to find as much support as you can BEFORE making moves.\n\nI know this is to the point and a bit sharp, but those are the  real life choices you have to make.  Good luck and best wishes to you!\n\nMove out.
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The police can do whatever the law upholds in your jurisdiction. If contacted by another agency to protect him from himself and the law is clearly stated the answer is yes.