Yep. Some here who have no practical experience or knowledge of the law think they can do what they see on TV or in the movies because it's "common sense" and "the right thing to do".Try reading the sites I posted. You have the right to defend yourself on your property and others property as well.
Wisconsin has Castle Doctrine
There is no duty to retreat inside one's home, or place of business. For deadly force to be justified it must be in defense of one's self or others. The person must believe that there is a real threat of death, or bodily injury, and all other means of defusing the situation must have be exhausted before using deadly force. Deadly force may not be used in the sole defense of property.
Statute
895.62, 939.48, 940.01
Been told more then once by a lawyer, state police and 2 retired judges I have the right to defend myself in my home. If someone comes into my house and has a gun, knife or baseball bat and threatens me I have every right to shoot in that instance and I will instantly. Even if he just decides to break in I have the right to self defense of my life and property. I will always give a warning no matter what but if he decides to take one step forward and ignores that warning while I am pointing a loaded gun with hollow points it well he is going down right then and there.
One warning is enough in this state according to people involved with law as I have stated. Not gonna listen to someone who doesn't live here or has talked to the amount of people I have involved with gun laws and prosecuting them in this state. Retired Judges even teach classes around here when you do your CCW on this stuff. While I did not need to take it I still took it to talk to him since I've known him for a long time. Been through more gun classes then I can count at this point as I use to take part in competitions since I was able to for many years. You learn real quickly the laws of your state when you do those.
The law doesn't always follow those principles, but some internet tough guys seem to truly believe it does, and that they'll get a high-five and be sent on their merry way.
Reality is far different.
This story is one of thousands. Will the homeowner lose the case? probably not. Will it cost him a butt-ton in legal fees and ruin his life? Probably. And he didn;t get any high-fives or a ticker tape parade:
Man Who Shot Intruder In His Home Sued For Wrongful Death | Gilman & Bedigian
A judge has decided that a man who shot and killed an intruder in his home, can be sued by the dead man's family.
