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HosstownRodriguez t1_isxx3zp wrote

Reply to comment by mzm316 in Catalytic converter stolen again by Internal_Position_49

If the 'theft deterrent' has the intent to capture or injure someone, like a boob trap does, then it's illegal. IANAL, you can sue anyone for any reason you want, and you can always call the police, but you can't try to hurt someone for attempting to steal your property. If they sustain injuries, they can seek compensation for those damages in civil court. The podcast Criminal just did a great episode on this subject entitled Mantrap. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5FboChY5yBDvyDPdqp4yUd?si=415573421f574786

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mzm316 t1_isxz25c wrote

Even if it’s non-lethal? Wow, that’s absolutely crazy.

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HosstownRodriguez t1_isxztcd wrote

Well what sort of thing are you imagining as a non lethal booby trap? The big problem is usually it’s totally non discriminatory, and can go horribly wrong. For example it it’s a spray paint can attached to your undercarriage so if you think someone is stealing your converter it makes them…a ball rolls under your car and a kid goes to grab it and all of a sudden gets sprayed in the eye, that’s not good.

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