Who Is The Self Defender Here

I don't see an instance of self-defense in the entire story.

They're both victims and they're both criminals.

-Dave
 
The driver backed up, then drove toward the man with the gun, almost hitting him, he said.
Click to expand...
The driver who did the hit and run tried to run over his pursuer; that makes him guilty of attempted vehicular manslaughter, which is a felony crime.

This makes the victim's shooting of him justifiable self defense, doesn't it? Can anyone out there that is an attorney clarify this point for us?

Just my opinion here, but I don't believe that the hit and run victim is obligated to let the hitter flee the scene after doing thousands of dollars of damage to his vehicle, leaving him holding the bag to the tune of hundreds of dollars for his deductible, or for all the damage if he has PL/PD insurance.

If he is obligated to do so, there is yet another example of the legal system letting a criminal go free while punishing the law abiding.:barf:
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top