Penal Code Sec 197, Killing in Defense of Self or Property

197 Killing in Defense of Self or Property

Homicide is also justifiable when committed by any person in any of the following cases:
2. When committed in defense of habitation, property, or person,
against one who manifestly intends or endeavors, by violence or
surprise, to commit a felony, or against one who manifestly intends
and endeavors, in a violent, riotous or tumultuous manner, to enter
the habitation of another for the purpose of offering violence to any
person therein; or, ............

This is the statute that LaughingBear appears to be referring to in his posts under Apples and Oranges.

<<<"There is one justification under California law where it is permissable to
<<<fire a gun at another individual. It may be applicable in this case......Im sure
<<< you can find a lawbook to quote somewhere and get back to me.
<<< Peace brother Wizard"

Remember Hotspringer Roe's story from two weeks ago? Hotspringer Roe was on public land hiking around the Bowen Ranch when Mike Castro opens up with his semi-automatic rifle (see Bullets Fly Over Hotspringer's Head). Hotspringer Roe said the bullets ricocheted over his head. Pretty dangerous stuff.

I guess the "peace" that LaughingBear is always referring to is the peace of an early grave for anyone who does not pay Mike Castro's $4 toll. Hotspringer Roe was only trying to get to the springs in 'one piece'.