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Defensive Law

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What will you do if you are a victim of a home invasion, burglary, rape, battery, or assault? Will you take action that you believe to be legal, right and appropriate? Good people are often on trial or incarcerated because they took action that was legal and seemed appropriate. This can happen for a number of surprising reasons.

This course explores Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down elements that are combined to define innocence or guilt in a defensive situation. These include use of force, the 911 system, the victim’s level of aggression, and the actual threat faced. Learn about defensive law, how law is commonly interpreted and how that understanding can protect you from criminals and from the legal system.