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...
no idea about texas but in Fl you can use "force reasonable" which leaves alot open to interpretation..
A dog? Well maybe but if I have a deer rifle I will put the round through his radiator. If he tries to drive off he ain't going far.
Just a suggestion, but i wouldnt do that. If the "thief" tells the cop he was in fear when you shot his radiator you just commited aggravated assault, a far more serious felony than theft. In my experience the violent crimes detective would show up and not the property crimes detective. Just my .02
