John Rieple: Cadillac Pawn & Jewelry Owner Booked on Murder Accusation. We can state we’re glad we don’t live in Minnesota, which is now classified as a garbage state.
The Shooting Occurred Amidst a Night of Looting but Police Say Business Owners Have a ‘Duty to Retreat.’
According to FindLaw, “Minnesota isn’t a stand your ground state. Rather, it’s a duty to retreat state which means that you must back away from confrontation if it’s possible. The state doesn’t have a castle law per se, but it does recognize the principles of the doctrine because Minnesota law allows you to use deadly force, including shooting an intruder, to prevent a felony from occurring in your home.” That site defines duty to retreat as “If the defendant isn’t in their home, Minnesota’s self-defense law requires a ‘duty to retreat’ before using deadly force, but only if retreat is possible and it doesn’t put the person into more danger. Deadly force isn’t authorized (outside of the home)
