Self defense would be a tough sell to a Texas jury if the teen was illegally carrying a handgun while committing a crime.Cedar Park Dad wrote:Interesting situation where farmer Bob scomes out with his shotgun full or rocksalt and then gets blasted by TPing teenager with a pistol using a SD argument.
If the trespasser/vandal was armed, it would be tough to convince me as a juror that he didn't go there with the intent to harm the property owner and their family. Some people might call me prejudced but the presumption is based on real life experience.