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They may be detained until the DA has a chance to review the merits of the case, but if its cut and dry the police may not even take them into custody. Depends on the circumstances.

2007-02-11 06:05:08 · answer #1 · answered by meathookcook 6 · 1 0

If it's REALLY obvious it was self-defense, the police will not jail you immediately. If your claim must be investigated to prove self-defense, you will be jailed until your claim is investigated, you bond out or you are acquited at trial. Some self defense pleas require careful research. An abused spouse can claim self defense based upon the history of the relationship even though there was no apparent threat at the moment of the act. That will require some time for the police to investigate. You probably will not be released without a hearing, but your atty could get you released under a low bond if the evidence supports your version and you're not a flight risk.

2007-02-11 06:12:10 · answer #2 · answered by David M 7 · 0 0

not typically. Usually that is left to the detective (sometimes Pros. atty) on the scene as to if they have reason to believe it was self defense. If it is questionable then possibly. But they will most likely be detained for at least a small amt of time for quesitoning etc...But then a lot of it depends on where you are as well. Some states are more strict than others.

2007-02-11 06:18:50 · answer #3 · answered by Chrissy 7 · 0 0

Tricky. Well I heard in Florida or somewhere that you can carry guns in public ONLY....for self-defense. So surely a shot could easily kill someone. But like many, many laws, it may differ from state to state. In some states driving and hitting someone and killing them is considered manslaughter...So maybe you can Google your state's laws or something...

2007-02-11 06:06:53 · answer #4 · answered by keybaordz 2 · 0 0

In England yes. Killing someone who is trying to kill you is a crime, specially if you do it with a gun.

In the USA, the cops on the scene make the call. If they think the killing was questionable, they will take you in for questioning. If they think it clearly was justified, they will pat you on the back and ask you to come in tomorrow for a statement.

2007-02-11 11:11:26 · answer #5 · answered by forgivebutdonotforget911 6 · 0 0

Here in Florida if you are confronted with bodily harm you can use deadly force to get out of the situation....you can kill, but it better be for a good reason......its legal.....

2007-02-11 06:05:53 · answer #6 · answered by The Emperor of Ecstasy 5 · 0 0

they may put that person in jail, that person would need bail.
they then set a court date don`t quote me, I am geussing. that something I heard.

2007-02-11 06:06:57 · answer #7 · answered by katana b 3 · 0 0

here in La. I think the person has to be in your house with intent to hurt you or your family.

2007-02-15 00:12:33 · answer #8 · answered by curtis_lloyd2002 2 · 0 0

depends what the circumstances were....like the weapon or if that person was threatening you wif a gun....there are alot of things that will change ur trial......iono....

2007-02-11 06:06:01 · answer #9 · answered by meirulin1134 2 · 0 0

Not necessarily.

2007-02-11 06:05:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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