I was wondering what rights I have when an umwanted person is on my property. Over the last couple months, suspicious persons have been seen in my neighborhood. Today, my dogs started barking at a man in my backyard. He hopped the fence to my front yard and wondered off. He had a large pack with him with most likely stolen goods from other houses. I was wondering what rights I have if I catch him on my property again with the intent to steal. Is the law different if he hasn't entered my house yet? Do I have to wait for him to enter my house before I can use force? Is it possible for me to detain him, and with what force can I use?
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