Joe walks up to Jim.
Joe verbally antagonizes Jim.
Joe pushes Jim.
Joe punches Jim.
Jim finally responds. Jim pushes Joe.
Jim starts beating the c**p out of Joe.
Joe feels life is threatened.
Joe pulls out gun and shoots Jim. In self-defense.
Did Joe act in self-defense?
How about now?
How about
Joe thought Jim was acting suspiciously so he followed Jim and called the Police.
Police told Joe to not follow.
Joe went back to the truck
Jim confonted Joe asking him if he had a problem.
Jim punched Joe in the face
Jim Slammed Joes head in concrete
Joe was on the ground yelling for help because Joe was beating him selseless.
Joe felt threatened and defended himself by using him gun.
Was Joe in the right to defend himself?