for protection? i live in Mich
2007-01-08 13:30:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Legally, maybe but more than likely no. You would really have to believe that someone would not only mean to carry out the threat but was capable of it. Add to that they would have to be in your immediate area, as in your personal space and you were cornered and the person was making movements towards you. Even under those circumstances you may still be found guilty of assault.
If you can not do it, then that would be best for you.
2007-01-08 13:53:44 · answer #1 · answered by Judge Dredd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your life is in immediate danger then you have the right to do whatever is necessary to defend yourself. But generally speaking, no more then what is necessary. There may or may not be a duty to try and walk away or "retreat" in Mich.
If someone just threatens to kill you at some point in the future you need to call the police and have them arrested or obtain a restraining order.
So in short the answer to your questions is, it would depend on the circumstances.
2007-01-08 21:37:46 · answer #2 · answered by Daz2020 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. I would phone your state police department right away. Tell the state troopers what threats were made against that person. Threats like that should be taken very seriously. Especially about killing, you don't know the state of mind the other person is in.
That someone should not assault the person who made the threats, or else that someone will be charged for assault by the person who threatened to kill in the first place.
2007-01-08 21:45:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone threatens to kill me, they will have a big surprise waiting for them.....if you know what I mean ;)
2007-01-08 21:47:22 · answer #4 · answered by KMD Zev Sub and Onyx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most states there must both reasonable ability & reasonable intent demonstrated to harm you before you may lawfully use force in self-defense
2007-01-08 21:36:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should not beat him up. Restrain him/her. But to be truthful I would just give him one of those "you better not touch me" comments. Saves face.
2007-01-08 21:37:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can defend yourself if you are about to be assaulted. Words shouldn't provoke an attack since words cannot physically hurt you.
2007-01-08 21:36:09 · answer #7 · answered by carboncruncher 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont know about Michigan, but here is california....NO.
It gives you the right to file a restraining order.
2007-01-08 21:35:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It gives you the right to defend yourself.
2007-01-08 21:40:59 · answer #9 · answered by patrioticpeladac 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and no
2007-01-08 21:36:53 · answer #10 · answered by Denise the great 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋