Justice?

[Stubear]

A case has just happened in the UK where a business man has been sent to jail for attacking one of the burglars who tried to rob his home, tying his family up in the process. The burglar was actually released with a 2 year supervision order.

Businessman jailed for attacking intruder - who goes free - Telegraph

The reason I bring this up is the recent discussions about concealed carry and self defence, and that this sort of case seems to be the polar opposite to what happens in other countries.

The reason this guy has been jailed is that he chased the criminal down and then beat him up, whereas he "should" have let him escape. The argument is that this is vigilantism and should not be tolerated or encouraged, so people who do this should go to jail.

Personally I think the homeowner should have been exonerated and the criminal locked up. If you live outside the law you should not expect to recieve protection from it, and if you're burgling my house you should expect to get a clobbering.

Even the police dont agree with the sentancing. Chief Inspector Colin Seaton, of Thames Valley Police, said that whatever happened in the heat of the moment, he was sad to see the brothers convicted.

What I want to know is do you agree with the judges sentancing, or do you think that getting beaten up (or shot, as in the case of Tony Martin) is, and should be considered as, an occupational hazard of being a criminal?

I've added a poll at the top with just a simple yes/no, so please vote and then elaborate in the thread!