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by smoothoperator
Wed Sep 19, 2012 6:25 pm
Forum: The Crime Blotter
Topic: Road Rage Shooting in Houston
Replies: 211
Views: 28426

Re: Road Rage Shooting in Houston

I'm only talking about what the law says. I'll leave interpretation for you and the others who witnessed this event.
by smoothoperator
Wed Sep 19, 2012 5:43 pm
Forum: The Crime Blotter
Topic: Road Rage Shooting in Houston
Replies: 211
Views: 28426

Re: Road Rage Shooting in Houston

barstoolguru wrote:Now correct me if I am wrong but the law says you can't claim self-defense if you instigate or antagonize another

PC §9.31. SELF-DEFENSE.
(2) did not provoke the person against whom the force was used; and
(3) was not otherwise engaged in criminal activity,
That's right. If you provoke the fight you lose the justification of self defense.

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