The
defense of property is a possible
justification for breaking the
law.
Defendants who use this
defense are arguing that they should not be held
liable for a
crime, since the
actions taken were intended to protect the defendant's
property.
Courts have generally ruled that "deadly force" is not acceptable in defending property, although it may be acceptable in
self-defense. As deadly force is not allowed, the setting of
booby-traps[?] is also not allowed.