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Attorney Andrew F. Branca's weekly plain-English legal educational News and Question & Answer show on American use-of-force law--self-defense, defense of others, and defense of property, to enable law-abiding people to make better informed, more confident, more decisive, and more lawful use-of-force decisions.
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Is it possible that pointing what one knows to be a real gun at another human being, cocking the hammer, pulling the trigger, contrary to all industry practices and safety guidelines, and without first ensuring there is no live ammo in the gun, and killing someone as a result, is simply not a crime?Earlier this month the defense lawyers for Alec Baldwin--awaiting trial on a charge of involuntary manslaughter for the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the movie set of "Rust" ...
Yesterday Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer, presiding over the upcoming manslaughter trial of Alec Baldwin, for the killing of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of low-budget western movie "Rust," held a hearing to resolve a motion by Baldwin's highly paid defense team asking that the grand jury indictment against their client be dismissed. Arguing counter to that defense motion is prosecutor Kari T. Morrissey. Morriseey also prosecuted the manslaughter charges against "Rust" armorer Hannah...
Yesterday, May 16, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a full and complete pardon to Daniel Perry, on the recommendation of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. Perry had been convicted of the murder of AK-47 armed Black Lives Matter protestor Garrett Foster during a 2020 BLM protest in Austin TX. The jury rejected Perry's claim of self-defense, and Perry was subsequently sentenced to 25 years in prison.Although Gov. Abbott had soon after the trial promised to pardon Perry if the Board ...
1Two days ago, Attorney William Kirk, the President of law firm Washington Gun Law, released a YouTube video on his extremely popular channel (~360,000 subscribers) providing legal analysis of the tragic shooting death of Roger Fortson.The title of that video: "The Florida Man Who Was Executed for Exercising His Constitutional Rights." (Find it here: https://youtu.be/IWepSw11YiA?si=_mxXs...)Given that this analysis was by a fellow attorney popular with the gun community, I eagerly looked forwa...
On Friday, May 3 a Florida deputy responded to a domestic violence call. Arriving at the apartment complex the deputy was met by the woman who'd made the call, who directed him to apartment 1401, in which she believed the violence to be occurring. The deputy knocked on the door, standing on either side for purposes of safety. When the door opened, the deputy was presented with a man with a gun plainly visible in his hand. The deputy immediately drew his service pistol and sh...
It's finally happened--you've encountered "sum dude" who is trying to kill you.Fortunately, you've prepared for this fateful day, and are armed for a deadly force encounter--with a hand grenade. You pull the pin, toss the frag, and BOOM! Problem solved!Or IS it? Can it POSSIBLY be lawful to use a hand grenade to stop your lethal attacker? Even less clear--what if your hand grenade also kills or woulds innocent bystanders? Can THAT possibly be lawful? Join us as we cover a real-world sta...
Suddenly you see another person being threatened with physical violence.You have the means and opportunity to come to their defense. Should you? Are you aware of the very real risks you're incurring if you do so--risks of death and life in prison? Have you thought through the scenarios in which you're willing to incur those risks? For yourself? For your wife and children and others you have a duty to support?Today we discuss these questions in the specific context of a tragic defense of other...
In today's Law of Self Defense Q&A Show we'll address a variety of self-defense law questions, including:[07:37] Is my garage part of my "Castle"? (421)[21:00] What if you mistakenly defend the wrong person you see in a struggle? (423)[32:17] What if I cause collateral damage, or hit a bystander, when shooting in self-defense? (426)[38:39] Can you recommend a defense lawyer/use-of-force expert, just in case I need one? (429)[41:22] Should my lawyer be my first call after a self-defense sh...
At Law of Self Defense we generally talk about the use of defensive force in self-defense against other PEOPLE.But what about the use of force in defense against ANIMALS?The rules of engagement are not at all the same when defending against animals rather than people.Lawful defense against animal attacks topic for today's show, prompted by an attack by a pack of Pit Bulls on a Philadelphia man earlier this week.FREE BOOK! “The Law of Self Defense: Principles”Physical book, 200+ pages, we just...
On Monday, April 29, 2024, around 1:30 p.m., the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force was attempting to serve active felony warrants for unlawful felon gun possession and felony flight to elude on 39-year-old convict Terry Clark Hughes, Jr. As officers approached, Hughes began firing at them, striking multiple officers. The officers responded in kind, and the gunfight was on.By the time the smoke cleared, Hughes was dead. Unfortunately, eight of the officers involved had been short, four of them...
An Ohio police officer responds to a call of a man walking around a residential neighborhood pointing a gun at homes. As the officer pulls up, he sees a suspect that matches the description called in. The officer begins to verbally engage with the suspect--and within seconds has fired a shot as he spots an apparent gun in the suspect's hand. The apparent gun would later be determined to be a toy. Ohio happens to be an Open Carry state, meaning it is lawful to openly carry a firearm in p...
Hey folks,This morning I was a guest on the American Warrior Society Show, hosted by Rich Brown, to discuss last week's conviction of Nicolae Miu over the Apple River stabbings. We were also joined by my good friend, Dr. TC Fuller.Enjoy the show!BECOME A LAW OF SELF DEFENSE EXPERT IN ONE DAY!Twice a year Attorney Andrew Branca hosts a LIVE full-day Law of Self Defense Advanced Webinar--and one of those rare opportunities is coming up on Saturday, April 20, 2024.Learn how to be HARD TO C...
Discover the surprising things that can be used against you in court, even if you never knew they could be. In the eyes of the law, every decision and choice you make can potentially work against you. Join us as we delve into the intricate workings of the criminal justice system and uncover how seemingly innocent actions can be used as ammunition in a court of law. Stay informed and be prepared. BECOME A LAW OF SELF DEFENSE EXPERT IN ONE DAY!Twice a year Attorney Andrew Branca hosts a LIVE fu...
Join me LIVE as I delve into Alec Baldwin's legal defense team's outrageous antics in the trial for the tragic death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust." With arguments that seem more fit for a soap opera than a courtroom, Baldwin's defense team is making waves with their emotionally charged and legally absurd motions. Witness the drama unfold as we analyze the latest developments in this high-profile case. Stay tuned for a breakdown of the wild ride that is the Baldwin leg...
Shocking video has been released showing a North Carolina Department of Transportation worker attempting to use a pistol to prevent the theft of his work truck. He fires several rounds at the thief, who manages to drive the truck away backwards.Unfortunately, the thief then drives the truck back to the scene of conflict, running down and killing the NC DOT worker. The thief has now been charged with murder, larceny of a vehicle, and other crimes--but, of course, the NC DOT worker remains dead...
Watch as a shocking incident unfolds in San Jose, CA, where a group of brazen car thieves steal a Corvette in plain sight of security cameras, knowing they are being filmed, while threatening the owner's life if he attempts to prevent the theft.Should such thieves threatening deadly force to complete their crime themselves be at jeopardy of deadly defensive force by the property owner? Could it possibly be lawful for an armed property owner to simply shoot down such thieves to protect his pro...
Watch as a dramatic incident unfolds on the streets of Philly as a driver transporting a significant amount of cash becomes the target of a brazen armed robbery. The intense confrontation, captured on the victim's dash camera, escalates into a shootout between the two parties. With both individuals armed, the situation quickly turns dangerous, leading to shots being fired and the robber ultimately fleeing the scene. But the question remains, were the parting shots fired by the victim justifie...
Today's Show:In today's show we cover the Courtney Clenney Arthur hearing testimony of the lead investigator, Detective Brecino. Specifically, we cover Brecino's cross-examination by Defense Counsel Frank Prieto.Overview:This week we're covering "OnlyFans Killer" Courtney Clenney, who on April 3, 2022 killed her boyfriend Christian Obumseli with a knife in their Miami apartment. Obumseli suffered a single knife wound to the chest.Clenney would tell investigators that the much larger and heavi...
In today's show, we'll be following a live stream of the trial, Wisconsin v. Zacharia Anderson. This trial resulted in the murder conviction of defendant Anderson, with Anderson sentenced in May 2023 to life in prison.Despite not initially following the trial due to it not being a self-defense case, many respected lawyers concluded that the trial and conviction were a miscarriage of justice. As someone who cares deeply about injustices in the criminal justice system, especially in courts that...
Today's Show:In today's show we cover the Courtney Clenney Arthur hearing testimony of the lead investigator, Detective Brecino. Specifically, we cover Brecino's direct examination by Assistant State's Attorney Khalil Quinan.Overview:This week we're covering "OnlyFans Killer" Courtney Clenney, who on April 3, 2022 killed her boyfriend Christian Obumseli with a knife in their Miami apartment. Obumseli suffered a single knife wound to the chest.Clenney would tell investigators that the much lar...
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