Does CO have a "make my day" or castle domain law

[aklabs]

I have a question that I can not find an answer to (i've checked the internet and searched through the forums here). Does Colorado have a law like Texas "make my day" or better known as Castle domain? I just want to know where I stand with the law if I shoot an armed intruder inside my home.

thanks

[Irving]

Yes, Colorado has the Make My Day law, but it is not as extensive as Texas' Castle Doctrine.

You can use lethal force on intruders inside your home, but it doesn't extend outside of your home to your car and business as extensively as the Texas law does.

[Mtn.man]

Not sure bout that Sturtle.
a few years ago a Fairplay man shot and killed a person stealing a radio from his truck outside, but on his property. well documented and my eye Dr. testified on his behalf.
He was found justified. The perps family tried to sue for wrongful death, case dismissed.

[Irving]

Really? That's good. I only wrote out what I'm 98% sure on. I haven't read into the law yet.

[Chief_of_Scouts]

Just in case someone unfamiliar with Colorado law ever comes to my house and may not be invited and/or a friend, I have placed a sign leading up my steps to help them make a more educated decision...

[michael_aos]

The last thing I heard regarding the Colorado "make my day" law was that YOU must be in your home (this may have been extended to your vehicle and I don't know what else. Tent? RV?).

The "bad guy" need not necessarily be inside your "castle". Simply that you feel threatened while you are inside your castle. You have the right to feel safe in your castle.

There was a case in the Springs a while back. Neighbors' dispute over dogs defecating on somebody's lawn.

Guy is banging on the front-door, screaming obscenities, woman leans out the upstairs window and shoots him. She was inside her home and felt threatened...

Mike

[Irving]

What kind of silhouette is that on the sign? Looks like a CZ.

[michael_aos]

There was another case here in the Springs just recently. Extremely intoxicated guy presumably thought he was home. Turns out he was off by a block and at someone else house.

His key doesn't work. Door is locked. Starts beating on the front door, goes around back, breaks a window and tries to force his way through another door. The homeowner finally shoots him.

Mike

[Irving]

Can someone post a link to the law in question so we can all read, discuss, and go over various scenarios with it?

[7idl]

Just in case someone unfamiliar with Colorado law ever comes to my house and may not be invited and/or a friend, I have placed a sign leading up my steps to help them make a more educated decision...

link

18-1-704.5. Use of deadly physical force against an intruder.

(1) The general assembly hereby recognizes that the citizens of Colorado have a right to expect absolute safety within their own homes.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 18-1-704, any occupant of a dwelling is justified in using any degree of physical force, including deadly physical force, against another person when that other person has made an unlawful entry into the dwelling, and when the occupant has a reasonable belief that such other person has committed a crime in the dwelling in addition to the uninvited entry, or is committing or intends to commit a crime against a person or property in addition to the uninvited entry, and when the occupant reasonably believes that such other person might use any physical force, no matter how slight, against any occupant.
(3) Any occupant of a dwelling using physical force, including deadly physical force, in accordance with the provisions of subsection (2) of this section shall be immune from criminal prosecution for the use of such force.
(4) Any occupant of a dwelling using physical force, including deadly physical force, in accordance with the provisions of subsection (2) of this section shall be immune from any civil liability for injuries or death resulting from the use of such force.

Source: L. 85: Entire section added, p. 662, § 1, effective June 6.

Cross references: For limitations on civil suits against persons using physical force in defense of a person or to prevent the commission of a felony, see § 13-80-119.