QUESTION
What are the chances of losing a civil trial when involved in a self-defense situation where you had to use deadly force?
Asked on Feb 01st, 2020 on Civil Litigation - Georgia
More details to this question:
I legally carry a firearm and when involved in such situation where I have to use my weapon, I'm unsure what the repercussions will be in a scenario where the suspect commits felonious violent acts on me and in fear of my life, I had to defend myself.
1 ANSWER
There's no way to answer your question because it depends on the particular facts of each situation and, assuming that each side has a different version of events, which side the jury believes. Of course this presumes that you were not charged with a crime or were acquitted of the crime. if you are convicted of a crime relating to the incident, that conviciton will be binding against you in a civil case.
Answered on Feb 03rd, 2020 at 1:33 PM