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Kev · 04-19-2007, 11:29 AM

I'm sorry for those that disagree, but criminals in the process of comitting a crime are given more rights than they deserve. If I fight a bull, and the bull mauls me, can I sue the owners of the Bull? The more this is allowed to happen, the more it will happen in the future. Here's some cases you might not have already seen.

BURGLAR SUES HOMEOWNER
Terrence Dickson of Bristol, PA finished burglarizing a house and left through the garage. The door to the house locked behind him and the automatic door opener in the garage wasn’t working so he was stuck. The family was on vacation and Dickson was trapped in the garage for 8 days. He lived on dog food and Pepsi (and you thought it wasn’t good for you!). When he got out, he sued the homeowner for mental anguish. A jury awarded him $500,000

Mugger sues Cab company
A San Francisco cab driver who chased a mugger with his cab and pinned him against the wall with the bumper, fracturing his leg, was sued by the mugger, who won $24,595. The award was later overturned, but the cab company had to spend $68,000 defending the case.

Burglar sues School
Another man who fell through a skylight while burglarizing a building in Redding, California, was awarded $250,000 in damages.

Foiled Burglar Sues Store Employees for 'Emotional Distress'
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,198988,00.html

November 21 -- Burglar sues for compensation. In Australia, "[a] man who broke into a house and attacked the home owner when he was discovered has launched a civil action against his victim for compensation." Shane Colburn says he is still suffering "physically and emotionally" from the aftermath of the 1997 incident, in which he scuffled with Peter Vucetic and Giavanna Grah and was attacked by the couple's dogs. ("The thief who sued his victim", Daily Telegraph (NSW, Australia), Nov. 17).

These are just a few I found in a couple of minutes, but I'm not saying the people shouldn't be punished, but the criminals shouldn't be able to be awarded anything. But where do you draw the line? The more you allow, the weaker that line is going to get, and soon you will have burglars suing all the time.

I know personally, if I find a guy in my house, and I feel that my children are in danger I will beat his ass. If you guys disagree, stay out of my house.

04-19-2007, 11:29 AM	#26
Kev Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Oct 2005 Exp:	I'm sorry for those that disagree, but criminals in the process of comitting a crime are given more rights than they deserve. If I fight a bull, and the bull mauls me, can I sue the owners of the Bull? The more this is allowed to happen, the more it will happen in the future. Here's some cases you might not have already seen. BURGLAR SUES HOMEOWNER Terrence Dickson of Bristol, PA finished burglarizing a house and left through the garage. The door to the house locked behind him and the automatic door opener in the garage wasn’t working so he was stuck. The family was on vacation and Dickson was trapped in the garage for 8 days. He lived on dog food and Pepsi (and you thought it wasn’t good for you!). When he got out, he sued the homeowner for mental anguish. A jury awarded him $500,000 Mugger sues Cab company A San Francisco cab driver who chased a mugger with his cab and pinned him against the wall with the bumper, fracturing his leg, was sued by the mugger, who won $24,595. The award was later overturned, but the cab company had to spend $68,000 defending the case. Burglar sues School Another man who fell through a skylight while burglarizing a building in Redding, California, was awarded $250,000 in damages. Foiled Burglar Sues Store Employees for 'Emotional Distress' http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,198988,00.html November 21 -- Burglar sues for compensation. In Australia, "[a] man who broke into a house and attacked the home owner when he was discovered has launched a civil action against his victim for compensation." Shane Colburn says he is still suffering "physically and emotionally" from the aftermath of the 1997 incident, in which he scuffled with Peter Vucetic and Giavanna Grah and was attacked by the couple's dogs. ("The thief who sued his victim", Daily Telegraph (NSW, Australia), Nov. 17). These are just a few I found in a couple of minutes, but I'm not saying the people shouldn't be punished, but the criminals shouldn't be able to be awarded anything. But where do you draw the line? The more you allow, the weaker that line is going to get, and soon you will have burglars suing all the time. I know personally, if I find a guy in my house, and I feel that my children are in danger I will beat his ass. If you guys disagree, stay out of my house. Last edited by Kev; 04-19-2007 at 11:32 AM.