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That matter would need to be decided by a judge and jury.
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If you kill someone in self defense could you get the death penalty?
No.
Can you legally kill someone you dislike?
No, unless it was self defense.
What is the meaning of self-defense?
Self defence is defending yourself in any way. It could be physically, emotionally....and much more. If you are looking at self defence internationally, then it is the actions taken by a person to prevent another person from causing harm to one's self, one's property or one's home. self defense is what u use when someone is either in a fight or someone is trying to either hurt or kill u. it is best to know self defense so you can self defend your self :-)!
Why is it legal to kill somone in self defense?
Generally, those who have killed in self-defense had no other option (other than to be killed themselves). It's human nature to defend yourself from someone trying to harm you, and it's quite pointless of punishing someone for that. If someone is trying to kill you, what are you going to do? Stand there and let it happen?
How big of an animal can a rattlesnake kill?
A rattlesnake could kill an animal the size of a horse or cow. However, it could not eat such a large animal. Its bite would be in self defense.
Is it a felony to strangle someone?
If you even touch someone they can consider what you are doing assult and battery. But , if it is in self defense and you dont kill the perosn than i suppose it is ok , but it would have to be in some sort of self defense or its unnessisary.Another View: Stangling someone is an attempt to cut off their supply of air/oxygen necessary to sustain life. It is chargeable as "Assault With Intent To Kill." If your defense is that you were defending yourself you had better be capable of defending your action.
Murder with the intent to discharge a firearm?
The discharge of a firearm with the intent to kill someone is first degree homicide (or occasionally self defense).
Can a reposession man hit someone in self defense?
Anyone can defend themselves by retaliating. The situation which is occurs could land the self-defender in jail if it is found that it was not actually in self-defense. Self-defense should be considered a last resort, only used if there is no other way to escape.
Why is it illegal to kill the president?
It is illegal to kill anyone unless it is for self defense.
Do snakes kill goats?
Venomous snakes might kill a goat in self defense. Large constrictors, such as pythons and boas, may kill a goat as food.
How long would it be if you kill someone with a gun?
There are many factors involved in determining sentencing. If it was in self-defense, you might not even be charged. If it was pre-meditated, it could be the death sentence or life in prison without parole.
Does attacking someone with a bottle and causing them to go to the hospital considered attempted homicide?
It depends on the attackers intent. If the attacker was trying to kill the victim then it is attempted homicide. If the attacker was not expecting to kill the victim, then it could be assault or self defense if the "victim" was attacking first.
