If a thief is caught in the act of breaking in, and he is beaten to death, no one is guilty of bloodshed.(A)

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“If a thief is caught breaking in(A) at night and is struck a fatal blow, the defender is not guilty of bloodshed;(B)

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If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him.

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