moonhill99
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A lot of countries have similar laws with defending yourself. You can only use as much force as is needed to stop the threat. If you knock the person out and then continue to beat them till they are dead then that is way to far. If someone is trying to kill you and you kill them in the pursuit of saving your own life, then it is justified. If a 110lbs woman attacks a man that weighs 230lbs and he uses extreme force or a weapon to stop her. Then that is definitely going to far.
When you are in a situation where you defend yourself and the result is an injured or dead attacker. The best thing to do is call the police immediately. If you run away you will be caught and you will appear suspicious. When talking to the cops you have to be careful, anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. The best thing to say is "I was afraid for my life, I want to speak to a lawyer", nothing else.
Self defense is such a grey area and leaves people with the idea that if they do anything they will get in trouble. It is very unfortunate and leaves many people to become victims.
It does not change the fact even in the US some states have stand you ground law and other states do not.
Where the 911 operator will say hide in your room or in the closest and if you shoot the bad guy thus you can argue you could not retreat.
Where in Texas you can pull out your gun and chase the suspect of your property thus stand your ground law.
Where in other states and other more liberal countries the home owner got arrested for chasing the suspect of your property that don't have stand your ground law. .