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To: Da_Shrimp

How do you know hes only going to mug you? We have to trust the criminal? Who may have a knife or gun on you?

We only have to fear for our life or permanent bodily damage. Generally once confronted there is little to no chance to try to get away from the situation.

Surprise attacks allow for greater use of force as a response. Its called Disparity of force and it is an established legal principle used by the victim/target of a criminals assault to justify their actions.


75 posted on 02/18/2019 12:50:38 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: Secret Agent Man
We only have to fear for our life or permanent bodily damage. Generally once confronted there is little to no chance to try to get away from the situation.

Thanks for the info - I was wondering what the rules were.

79 posted on 02/18/2019 12:55:45 PM PST by Da_Shrimp (Dum vivimus, vivamus!)
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