Self Defense



Crying Wolf: Criminals Claim Self-Defense, Too, But Cops, Prosecutors Not Buying It

While self-defense is a justifiable claim when a person is forced to literally protect themselves or others from imminent death or serious bodily harm from the hand of another, a person can’t just claim self-defense…



Nashville Homeowner Shoots Armed Intruder Breaking into His House

A Nashville homeowner shot a man who allegedly attempted to break into his house early Saturday morning, with police deeming the act self-defense, according to local authorities. The incident occurred in the Trinity Hills neighborhood…