MDHunter
Ultimate Member
Hey guys,
Drafted my letter on HB1071 for sending to the House Judicial Committee (and for giving to friend to sign and send as well), but wanted to pass it by for comment to ensure I'm not saying anything inaccurate or out of place. Please review and provide any comments you may have, thanks!
Michael
DRAFT LETTER:
Friday, February 15, 2008
RE: Support for HB1071
I am writing to express my support for HB1071, Immunity for Use of Physical Force in Defense of Dwelling, a bill recently introduced before the House Judicial Committee.
This bill would protect Maryland citizens from criminal prosecution, and civil liability, if they were compelled to use force (including deadly physical force) against someone who has unlawfully entered the citizen’s dwelling and is in the process of committing, or intends to commit, a crime against the citizen(s) or the property.
Under current law, free citizens of Maryland who defend themselves against a home intruder can face full criminal prosecution, and civil liabilities, simply for defending themselves and their families against unlawful intruders and possible assault and death. This is a failure on the part of the state to protect the freedom and welfare of its law abiding citizens; the law being proposed would help correct this egregious oversight. This form of law is already in place in most other states across the country.
By proposing and passing a bill that is intended to protect free Maryland citizens from those criminals who choose to unlawfully enter their residence, the state of Maryland is taking a big step in gaining the trust of the law-abiding residents of our state.
I strongly support this bill and urge you to give it a favorable report.
Respectfully,
Drafted my letter on HB1071 for sending to the House Judicial Committee (and for giving to friend to sign and send as well), but wanted to pass it by for comment to ensure I'm not saying anything inaccurate or out of place. Please review and provide any comments you may have, thanks!
Michael
DRAFT LETTER:
Friday, February 15, 2008
RE: Support for HB1071
I am writing to express my support for HB1071, Immunity for Use of Physical Force in Defense of Dwelling, a bill recently introduced before the House Judicial Committee.
This bill would protect Maryland citizens from criminal prosecution, and civil liability, if they were compelled to use force (including deadly physical force) against someone who has unlawfully entered the citizen’s dwelling and is in the process of committing, or intends to commit, a crime against the citizen(s) or the property.
Under current law, free citizens of Maryland who defend themselves against a home intruder can face full criminal prosecution, and civil liabilities, simply for defending themselves and their families against unlawful intruders and possible assault and death. This is a failure on the part of the state to protect the freedom and welfare of its law abiding citizens; the law being proposed would help correct this egregious oversight. This form of law is already in place in most other states across the country.
By proposing and passing a bill that is intended to protect free Maryland citizens from those criminals who choose to unlawfully enter their residence, the state of Maryland is taking a big step in gaining the trust of the law-abiding residents of our state.
I strongly support this bill and urge you to give it a favorable report.
Respectfully,
