Boat is going into the back yard (a pain in the ass to do), cars back in the garage then, motion lights up, and a little chat with the neighbor

Thats a shame you have to do that

On the other hand .....what gives this good boy the right to break and enter and steal?

ok a ATV is not all that expensive, but trout how about your boat getting yanked from your yard, you sure you wouldn't cap his ass ?

I paid for it and he didn't.

In Maryland, you may only use that force which is used against you to repel an intruder. If they have a knife, gun, bat etc. - something that could be construed as deadly force - you have the right to respond with deadly force. If, however, the intruder/thief sees the error of his ways when confronted and tries to flee, you do not have the right to use deadly force while they are fleeing. So, plant something good on him and turn him around so that it appears he lunged at you.

Oh yeah ... that should give you the right to KILL him

Good American lwyr. You guys aren't all that bad.

ok, so knock his melon off, cut yourself, wipe the prints, place in his hands, leave NO evidence and call 911. Watch CSI. LMAO. Better yet.........MOVE TO LOUISIANA AND FEED HIM TO THE GATORS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Trout, that stage in history had way less crime than currently. You could let your kids eat their Halloween candy without cking in those days.