Bulletski
Member
I have a question regarding what usually happens after an altercation when a gun was used.
It’s common knowledge that if some character accosts you with a weapon and you shoot him dead, then it’s pretty sure that you’ll get off, it being a clear cut case of self defense - if it can’t be proven otherwise.
BUT what if you’re accosted by some character that isn’t armed but is physically pushing you around and maybe has even punched you in the face.
So, let’s say you shoot him. Next step is to call 911 and report it. Then the cops show up and from what I understand, they arrest you regardless of what happened.
So, you’re hauled off to jail.
Then you have to get a lawyer. Then you have to start paying lawyer fees.
Then when it goes to court you end up with some prosecutor that only want’s to convict you. And even if you’re found not guilty, you’re on the hook for a lot of money to the lawyer.
This is what I understand is the usual outcome - if you’re found not guilty.
I’d like to know if this basic scenario is correct?
Maybe some of you have had experience with this or know someone who has.
Thanks for replies.
It’s common knowledge that if some character accosts you with a weapon and you shoot him dead, then it’s pretty sure that you’ll get off, it being a clear cut case of self defense - if it can’t be proven otherwise.
BUT what if you’re accosted by some character that isn’t armed but is physically pushing you around and maybe has even punched you in the face.
So, let’s say you shoot him. Next step is to call 911 and report it. Then the cops show up and from what I understand, they arrest you regardless of what happened.
So, you’re hauled off to jail.
Then you have to get a lawyer. Then you have to start paying lawyer fees.
Then when it goes to court you end up with some prosecutor that only want’s to convict you. And even if you’re found not guilty, you’re on the hook for a lot of money to the lawyer.
This is what I understand is the usual outcome - if you’re found not guilty.
I’d like to know if this basic scenario is correct?
Maybe some of you have had experience with this or know someone who has.
Thanks for replies.