trmentry Posted October 27, 2007 at 01:36 PM Share Posted October 27, 2007 at 01:36 PM I've been researching Castle Doctrine information and can't really find too much on IL. Or I just suck at Googling the right terms. LOL. Anyway... does IL have some form of Castle Doctrine? I'm guessing no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarandFan Posted October 27, 2007 at 02:25 PM Share Posted October 27, 2007 at 02:25 PM I've been researching Castle Doctrine information and can't really find too much on IL. Or I just suck at Googling the right terms. LOL. Anyway... does IL have some form of Castle Doctrine? I'm guessing no. Please PM me Sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papabear47 Posted October 27, 2007 at 03:15 PM Share Posted October 27, 2007 at 03:15 PM Try www.gunlawguide.com/Illinois.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous too Posted October 27, 2007 at 05:13 PM Share Posted October 27, 2007 at 05:13 PM There's no duty to retreat in IL. However, it may be the right thing to do in a given situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob Posted October 27, 2007 at 07:53 PM Share Posted October 27, 2007 at 07:53 PM actually, while it is not called the castle doctrine, what we have is pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-rock Posted October 27, 2007 at 09:11 PM Share Posted October 27, 2007 at 09:11 PM I always heard inside your house is fair game if the perp is in there. Of course you cant invite him in. Outside is more touchy, but if they are commiting arson on your property, they are fair game again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Federal Farmer Posted October 27, 2007 at 09:16 PM Share Posted October 27, 2007 at 09:16 PM I always heard inside your house is fair game if the perp is in there. Of course you cant invite him in. Outside is more touchy, but if they are commiting arson on your property, they are fair game again. 'Fair Game' might not be the best way to phrase it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous too Posted October 27, 2007 at 11:30 PM Share Posted October 27, 2007 at 11:30 PM I always heard inside your house is fair game if the perp is in there. The BG has to be an imminent threat to great bodily harm or death to use lethal force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashdump Posted October 28, 2007 at 02:12 PM Share Posted October 28, 2007 at 02:12 PM The BG has to be an imminent threat to great bodily harm or death to use lethal force. In my book, just being in my house without permission would cause me to think that. I know he/she is not there for afternoon tea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarandFan Posted October 28, 2007 at 03:09 PM Share Posted October 28, 2007 at 03:09 PM Allow me to add my analysis to this question. Perhaps the most convenient starting point for information on this and many other subjects is Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Doctrine Also, see this write-up for what appears to be a pretty good summary:http://www.cga.ct.gov/2007/rpt/2007-R-0052.htm Castle Doctrine laws have been passed in many states in recent years. Please keep in mind that the details that embody castle doctrine vary from state to state. Variably, these statutes allow defensive use of force during an attack by an aggressor, they eliminate a pre-existing duty to retreat or specifically add that there is no duty to retreat, and usually, they immunize a defender from being charged in criminal or civil court for the consequences of defender's actions. In some states, the "new" Castle Doctrine legislation has simply clarified pre-existing law that essentially meant the same. In other states, these concepts were added anew. On to Illinois. Illinois has not passed legislation specifically called "Castle Doctrine" at least in the sense that many states have recently. However, existing law in Illinois (found in the IL Criminal Code or ICC, Article 7) pretty much embodies the castle doctrine. I will let you see the codes for yourself, for details: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs4...Code+of+1961%2E But, according to these codes, Illinoisans:1) Are justified to use force to protect themselves, others, the defender's dwelling, and other property of the defender.2) Are justified in using "deadly force" ONLY, but GIVEN a reasonable belief that such force will prevent imminent death or great bodily harm, or will prevent the commission of a forcible felony.3) Using force justified by the ICC, have an affirmative defense to any claim or liability brought by or on behalf of the "aggressor."4) Have no explicit duty to retreat from a defensive role. Thus, Illinois effectively (at least according to the verbiage of the ICC) has the equivalent of castle doctrine. The next real-world question is how much prosecuting attornies can [get away with] twisting and turning these statutes toward an outcome favorable to the aggressor, and unfavorable to the defender... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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