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Lindsay, Ont. man charged after allegedly assaulting home intruder, police say (www.cbc.ca)

submitted 3 weeks ago by ohshit604@sh.itjust.works to c/canada@lemmy.ca

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cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/44425022

Key takeaway:

According to police, the resident had woken up to find an intruder inside his apartment. The two had an "altercation" and the intruder suffered life-threatening injuries, police say, and was later airlifted to a Toronto hospital.

Police say the resident is facing charges for aggravated assault and assault with a weapon.

The alleged intruder, 41, is also facing charges, including breaking and entering and possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes. Police say the man was also already wanted for unrelated offences.

The homeowner does not deserve to be treated as a criminal for defending himself, his family and his home! Canada needs sane self defence laws!

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[–] TribblesBestFriend@startrek.website 19 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I’m pretty sure that’s the proper procedure. They will charge him, the procurer will choose to follow up or not IF the crown choose to prosecute he will plead self defence (likely win) and will have to prove that he had properly store his firearm.

I’m not a lawyer so maybe I’m in the wrong but I’m pretty sure that’s how it works

[–] ohshit604@sh.itjust.works 9 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

You aren’t wrong actually, I made a post a yesterday I believe which Criminal Defence attorney Jordana Goldlist explains that self defence in Canada occurs at trial, people who justifiably defend themselves and are arrested have to essentially sit in legal limbo waiting for a judge or jury to determine their outcome which really isn’t fair for the victim given they’re forced to relive the moments of the event.

If the person defending themselves went way out of line I absolutely agree they should be prosecuted however, there needs to be some change in the system that doesn’t immediately criminalize the victim.

[–] systemglitch@lemmy.world -4 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

A person illegally enters your home, they forfeit life. That's how the laws should be.

[–] the_crotch@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 weeks ago

This is why no one comes to your poker night

[–] buffing_lecturer@leminal.space 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

My neighbour's mom came to visit and got the wrong house. She just opened my door and walked right in.

Unfortunate, but ultimately my neighbour understood I had to keep my family safe. He was actually very apologetic on behalf of his mother. They said she was a sweet lady, but anyone who so brazenly breaks the law is surely a danger to society.

[–] systemglitch@lemmy.world 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Assume I can use common sense defending my home I'd appreciate that.

[–] buffing_lecturer@leminal.space 1 points 2 weeks ago

I don't doubt your common sense, just other people's.