Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

if caught stealing someone's jet ski can they legally shoot at you and then hold you at gun point until the cops arrive?


Asked on 7/23/14, 7:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

People are not legally authorized to use deadly force in California unless they have a reasonable belief that it is necessary to protect themselves or a third party.

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Answered on 7/25/14, 11:46 am


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