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ChisolmTrailDem

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5. So, I should consider my possible legal ramifications while I watch a life being snuffed out?

Reply to lpbk2713 (Reply #3)

Tue Jun 7, 2016, 11:26 AM

Jun 2016

What should I stand there and think about while life slips away?

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You can legally smash the window of a hot car to save dogs in these states! [View all] MoonRiver Jun 2016 OP

I'm in Texas, which is not listed. However, I will not hesitate to break windows for... ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #1

You'd better have witnesses standing by to get children out of a car. lpbk2713 Jun 2016 #3

So, I should consider my possible legal ramifications while I watch a life being snuffed out? ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #5

In Texas awoke_in_2003 Jun 2016 #12

If I gotta go while saving a life, I guess that's what'll have to happen. nt ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #14

I understand awoke_in_2003 Jun 2016 #20

Call 911 and describe your actions right before rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #6

Obvious to me and I would do that, of course. Still, very good advice. Thank you, rjsquirrel. nt ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #13

Legal or not,I'd still break the window. virgogal Jun 2016 #2

Me too joeybee12 Jun 2016 #4

Calling 911 would be my first response. MoonRiver Jun 2016 #7

I've called 911, in a "progressive community", and was treated like a crazy meddler. spooky3 Jun 2016 #15

Then maybe also calling the media would be a good idea. MoonRiver Jun 2016 #19

Good idea spooky3 Jun 2016 #23

Video everything then break glass in an emergency TeamPooka Jun 2016 #28

^ this n/t ejbr Jun 2016 #25

I called the police once shenmue Jun 2016 #8

Allowed here under a local ordinance. Jokerman Jun 2016 #9

Cats and dogs in Nevada - but enlightenment Jun 2016 #10

I really don't give two shits what sorefeet Jun 2016 #11

Be careful. I once smashed a car window to save a youngster's life and got in trouble for it. Bucky Jun 2016 #16

I let out someone's pit bull and it mauled three bystanders jberryhill Jun 2016 #30

are you sure you're not just trolling? Bucky Jun 2016 #34

The car had a DU bumper sticker jberryhill Jun 2016 #35

I went to a doctor's appointment last month. C Moon Jun 2016 #17

I learned a few years ago... Orrex Jun 2016 #18

I would not hesitate greytdemocrat Jun 2016 #21

Do please use some judgement before proceeding though. Amimnoch Jun 2016 #22

I'd think it would be pretty obvious if the engine were running and the AC on. SheilaT Jun 2016 #24

I agree somewhat with you neohippie Jun 2016 #27

I once had a lady chase me out of the drug store with the manager in tow because... Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2016 #31

some people just like to be outraged tk2kewl Jun 2016 #32

Keep a sign in your car... Glassunion Jun 2016 #33

Wait, I can smash these windows? FSogol Jun 2016 #26

This dog owner has the right idea Sam_Fields Jun 2016 #29