Recent questions tagged self defence

Description : In the opening of Full Metal Jacket, Joker gets punched in the guts by Hartman. Could Joker have successfully pleaded Self Defence, had he killed Hartman right then and there?

Last Answer : No.

Description : How difficult/easy is it to break a goose's neck?

Last Answer : They have light,fragile bones, to reduce weight for flight. The hard part should be the ethics of the action.

Description : Would "stand your ground" laws and the "castle doctrine" apply to shooting trick or treaters?

Last Answer : answer:No in California. Yes in Florida.

Description : Can you plead self defence if you kill a copper in self defence?

Last Answer : Totally depends on the evidence,and your attorney proving to the court that you had no choice and your life was truly in danger. But most courts are always going to takes the cops side of the story before anyone elses,better hope there is a ton of evidence in your favour.