Bruno2
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In at least Ok and TX we have a castle doctrine that protects us from civil action against us if we are ivolved in a self defense shooting. This law protects us from being sued by a perp or the perps family when they are shot during a defensive situation. However, the question is how far does the civil immunity carry? IOW, are you protected from accidently shooting a bystander in the mix? I have heard in at least TX the ruling comes down to your reaction basicly being a reflex to the situation you are thrown into. Meaning the civil immunity protects you from civil action from the bystander or bystaner's family . The perp is the one with the civil action liability as well as the responsibility from the death of the bystander. The perp will get charged in criminal court for the injury of the bystander as well as being wie open to civil action.
Do these theory's hold water as far as the laws are concerned?
Do these theory's hold water as far as the laws are concerned?