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To prove self defense you would have to prove that you genuinely felt that your life was in imminent danger and that the only alternative was to use a weapon to stop the assault. All the other evidence surrounding the circumstance would have to point in that direction as well such as witness statements, etc.
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Why was johnny justified in killing bob?
Killing someone is not justified unless it is in self-defense or defense of others in imminent danger. If Johnny killed Bob without valid cause, it would not be considered justified.
Is it common assault if broke nose in self defence?
Breaking someone's nose can certainly be termed as common assault. Self defense would be a defense to that charge. The jury would decide if self defense was justified. You should certainly consult an attorney.
When is homicide justified?
Homicide is NEVER justified, but the use of deadly force for self-defense is the only acceptable reason for killing another human being. In that case it is classified as "manslaughter."
Explain the justifiability of the common defenses to criminal charges?
Any defense can be justified by a lawyer from self defense to insanity. It's up to a judge or jury to believe the justification.
Under what circumstances is the Catholic Church allowed to kill?
Killing another person is always a last resort. However, one is usually justified in a justifiable war and in self defense and the defense of others.
What do a tiger do for self defense?
self defense of tiger
What is the belief that laws are justified if they prevent a person from harming him- or herself known as?
Not sure if I am answering your question - but I belive you are talking about the "defense" of self-defense; which generally means you are able to use reasonable force to defend yourself from bodily harm (or death).
Where on the body is it called self defense to shoot with a gun?
Where the round hits the body doesn't affect the legitimacy of someone being shot as a measure of self defence. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are primarily what determines it.
What animals spray for self defense?
Horned lizards spray blood from the corners of their eyes in self defense. Camels sometimes spit, not always in self defense, but sometimes it is in self defense. Chinchillas spray in self defense. Some snakes spit in self defense, and so do cats. Skunks spray a liquid from their anal sacs in self defense.
How do you plead self defense in California?
See section 197 California penal code for self defense, which includes use of deadly force in self defense.
What is the duration of The Art of Self Defense?
The duration of The Art of Self Defense is 480.0 seconds.
A person broke in a house and assualted the owner with a gun then started to hit him. the victem took out a knife and stab the intruder. is that self-defense?
Yes, depending on how many times the person stabbed the intruder, and if the intruder is dead because of the stabbing.
