There is little likelyhood of civil litigation if a shooting is ruled justified in Texas. The state statutes say:Wimpy wrote:It's my understanding that all firearms related cases, even self defense inside your own home, are now presented to the grand jury which on average takes only a few minutes to decide true bill or no bill. Then there is always the likelihood of civil litigation. I would want an attorney involved from the moment I had to exercise my right to defend myself to guide me through the legal system no matter how right I thought my actions were. That is why I signed up with ______.
So, while they may try to sue, no lawyer worth their salt is going to take the case if there is no chance of getting a settlement.CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE
CPRC CH. 83. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IN DEFENSE OF PERSON
CPRC § 83.001. CIVIL IMMUNITY. A defendant who uses force or
deadly force that is justified under Chapter 9, Penal Code, is immune
from civil liability for personal injury or death that results from the
defendant's use of force or deadly force, as applicable.