Johnny Burgle sneaks into his neighbor's house through a basement window and begins to conceal items into a large bag. Johnny Burgle accidentally knocked over a vase, which made a loud noise when it broke. This noise woke up the home owner. The home owner confronted Johnny and ordered him out of his house.

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DC) The castle doctrine allows individuals to use force, including deadly force, in the defense of their home against intruders. In this scenario, Johnny Burgle was an intruder in the homeowner's house, which could justify the homeowner's use of force under the castle doctrine.D) "Stand your ground" laws typically allow individuals to use force in self-defense without the duty to retreat, but they often require that the person using force is not engaged in unlawful activity. Since the homeowner was not engaged in unlawful activity and was defending his home, this principle might not directly apply to the justification of the shooting, but it highlights the importance of lawful standing in self-defense cases. However, the correct application of "stand your ground" laws can vary significantly by jurisdiction and specific case details.

Johnny Burgle Sneaks into His Neighbor's House Through a Basement