TOP 5 MYTHS ABOUT DEFENDING YOUR PROPERTY IN CANADA

About this video

• Video Title: TOP 5 MYTHS ABOUT DEFENDING YOUR PROPERTY IN CANADA
• Channel: Kruse Law
• Speakers: (None explicitly named in transcript)
• Duration: 00:05:52

Overview

This video from Kruse Law discusses five common misconceptions about defending one's property in Canada. It aims to educate viewers on their rights and the legal limitations regarding the use of force and citizen's arrests to prevent legal repercussions.

Key takeaways

• Myth 1: Unlimited Force is Permitted: You cannot use unlimited force to defend your property. The force used must be reasonable and proportionate to the threat, otherwise, you risk criminal charges.
• Myth 2: Weapons Can Always Be Used: While a weapon might be justified in certain self-defense scenarios, simply having a weapon and using it excessively against an unarmed intruder is likely to be considered excessive force.
• Myth 3: Delaying Police is Acceptable: If you detain someone for shoplifting or trespassing (citizen's arrest), you must call the police immediately. Detaining them for an extended period or using unnecessary force is illegal.
• Myth 4: Trespassers Have No Rights: Even trespassers have rights, including the right not to be assaulted. While you can ask them to leave or escort them off your property, you cannot use excessive force.
• Myth 5: Trespassers Have No Rights: This myth is a repeat of Myth 4, emphasizing that all individuals, even those on your property unlawfully, retain certain rights that must be respected.