14-06-2006, 02:23 AM
A new state law dubbed the 'Castle Doctrine' takes effect today, guaranteeing Alabamians immunity from civil and criminal prosecution if they shoot intruders in their homes, vehicles or offices.
The law, backed by the National Rifle Association and opposed by most black lawmakers, was approved by the 2006 Alabama Legislature. Ten other states have similar statues.
Immunity is not extended, however, to someone if they shoot their spouses, bosses or others who have a right to be in the home, car or office in question. Individuals also don't have immunity if they shoot law enforcement officers.
Police officials say they don't expect the new law to have much of an impact.
'It's really not a tremendous concern with the police department,' said Capt. Huey Thornton, a spokesman for the Montgomery Police Department. Thornton noted that homeowners who shot intruders already were protected under the old law."
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The law, backed by the National Rifle Association and opposed by most black lawmakers, was approved by the 2006 Alabama Legislature. Ten other states have similar statues.
Immunity is not extended, however, to someone if they shoot their spouses, bosses or others who have a right to be in the home, car or office in question. Individuals also don't have immunity if they shoot law enforcement officers.
Police officials say they don't expect the new law to have much of an impact.
'It's really not a tremendous concern with the police department,' said Capt. Huey Thornton, a spokesman for the Montgomery Police Department. Thornton noted that homeowners who shot intruders already were protected under the old law."
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