OCGA 16-3-23: A person is justified in threatening or using force against another when and to the extent that he or she reasonably believes that such threat or force is necessary to prevent or terminate such others unlawful entry into or attack upon a habitation; however, such person is justified in the use of force which is intended or likely to cause death or great bodily harm only if: (2) That force is used against another person who is not a member of the family or household and who unlawfully and forcibly enters or has unlawfully and forcibly entered the residence and the person using such force knew or had reason to believe that an unlawful and forcible entry occurred; Hmmm, maybe this lets the father off the hook? Can the father presume bad intent? He asked his daughter if she knew the guy. What say you?
Posted on: Sun, 16 Mar 2014 10:00:05 +0000
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