What is the difference between a homeowner's own interest in the security of his residence and society's interest in prevention of crime?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Thompson, 221 Cal.App.3d 923, 270 Cal.Rptr. 863 (Cal. App. 1990):
It is appellant's own interest in the security of his residence and society's interest in prevention of crime which gave the police "legitimate business" with respect to the possible trespasser in appellant's backyard and which thus, distinguishes this case from People v. Winters, 149 Cal.App.3d 705, 196 Cal.Rptr. 918, cited by appellant.
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