In most states a person us allowed ti hold a trespasser or thief for a reasonable amount if time j til law enforcement arrives.
That brin said there aint nothin i own thats worth a human life. There are 5 people alive today because Ive defended then with deadly force and the ordeal you have to go through afterwards is sickening. Yall say what you want, but until youve been there (which is somethin i wouldnt wish on anyone) you have no idea how stupid it would be. The realization comes in with, you have the right to remain silent........
there is a 50/50 chance that you will be guilty until proven innocent...this will involve having to hire a lawyer...maybe probation, community service not to mention bailing out of jail...having to take off from work to go to court...the court system is a big money making operation...and you might get to go to prison...too many unknowns for me...I'll do all I can to stay clear...