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Originally Posted by tonyz
IME, the law is decidely not a farce. However, many folks - arm chair or otherwise may not always exercise common sense and they sometimes misapply, misunderstand and yes even abuse the law. Unfortunately, many in the personal injury field of law have never observed an injury that did not require a lawsuit. So, in some circumstances, yes, you may in fact rightfully protect your life and still face a civil law suit. That sucks but you are still alive.
Having said that, IMO, TR's well written summary captures many of the fundammental rules regarding self defense in many jurisdictions.
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And trial attorneys are exactly what I am talking about. Many Trial Attorneys make an absolute mockery out of the law.
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Originally Posted by NORMAL550GIRL
I am neither wrong, nor am I dispensing incorrect information. Your attack on my professional credentials is completely unwarranted.
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Counselor, I did not attack you personally or your credentials. I lamented the fact that the accepted practices used by some, not all, make a farce of the law and those individuals give your profession a bad name.
Essentially what we are discussing is a Bernhard Goetz scenario.