Man jailed for shooting home intruder | 60 Minutes Australia

It's the most basic human instinct - the instinct to protect yourself and your loved ones. But the law and the courts don't always agree. And that often raises the question - just whose side are they on? So, what rights do average law-abiding citizens have? Say you take a swing at someone, even worse, take a shot at them. How far can you go? Well, that depends. You could be the one who ends up in court. You could even be charged with murder.
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