That's why you say that you HAD to shoot to defend yourself. And all the other stuff.Ruark wrote:I tend to agree, although I've heard many times to NOT say you had to shoot (even in self defense), because in so doing, you're confessing. It's kinda hard to imagine saying anything else, though, with a guy lying dead on the pavement right in front of you.Keith B wrote:A very wise man that owns this forum will tell you that when safe to do so, immediately call 911. Advise them 'My name is------. I just had to shoot a man/woman that attacked me with a (gun/knife/etc). Please send an ambulance and police to (the location of the shooting). Don't stay on the phone and answer their questions, just hang up and wait for the police, and don't have your gun out when they arrive.
When the police arrive, give just the basic info of what happened like 'This man came out of nowhere and tried to stab me with a knife. I was in fear for my life so I had to shoot to stop the attack'
I do not have a lawyer on speed dial and the only one's I know personally, whose phone numbers I have in my phone, are not criminal defense or 2A lawyers.