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I’ve been receiving a virtual tsunami of requests to do a use of force legal analysis of the shooting death of January 6 protestor Ashli Babbitt by Capital Police Lieutenant Michael Byrd as Babbitt appeared to be attempting to violently breach the barricaded doorway being guarded by Byrd.
In fact, I did a detailed legal analysis of this shooting only days after it occurred—"Capital Hill Shooting of Ashli Babbitt: Murder or Justified?” (Jan. 12, 2021)—although as with most of our content, access to that analysis was restricted to Law of Self Defense Members, who had the benefit of that analysis almost 8 months ago.
The last few days have seen a resurgence in requests for such a legal analysis of the Babbitt shooting, presumably as a result of two events. First, the August 28 interview of Lt. Byrd by NBC News Correspondent Lester Holt: “Extended Interview: Capitol Police Lt. Michael Byrd Speaks Out.” Second, an opinion piece on that interview published at The Hill by prominent legal expert Jonathan Turley: “Justified shooting or fair game? Shooter of Ashli Babbitt makes shocking admission.”
So, with those two additional pieces of information and opinion tossed into the legal discussion of the shooting death of Ashli Babbitt it seems an appropriate time to re-visit our legal analysis of that tragic event. (Fair warning to Law of Self Defense Members—much of this content is re-packaged from our January 12 analysis to which you’ve already had access.)
VIDEO and TEXT versions of this content here:
Sad but True: Jan. 6 Shooting of Ashli Babbitt was Legally Justified
Remember:
You carry a gun so you’re hard to kill.
Know the law so you’re hard to convict!
Stay safe!
--Andrew
Attorney Andrew F. Branca
Law of Self Defense LLC
Welcome to this episode of our ONLY open-access content, our weekly News/Q&A Show. A transcript of the show is available at the Law of Self Defense Blog (http://lawofselfdefense.com/blog), with links to all relevant content mentioned.
In today's News/Q&A Show for August 26, 2021 we touched on a broad range of questions submitted for the show, as well as questions submitted live, including:
NEWS
· VIDEO: State files two new motions in Rittenhouse case: to get donor names, and use new video
· “Soldier found guilty in video confrontation with Black man”
Q&A
· When is it legally prudent for me to display my gun?
· Can officer disarm me during traffic stop?
· If aggressor pulls me from car with both hands, can I shoot him?
· COVID-mask attacks: How much force can I use to defend myself?
Be sure to mark your calendar to never miss a News/Q&A Show--they air LIVE every Thursday, at 4PM ET of the Law of Self Defense Members Dashboard, our Facebook page, and video playback recordings are available on each of those platforms as well as on our YouTube channel.
Finally, I’d like to offer you a FREE copy of our best-selling book, “The Law of Self Defense: Principles”. This is a PRINT HARD COPY, not a PDF book. We cover the normal cost of the book, which is $24.95, and ask only that you cover the S&H of $8.95. You can get your own FREE copy and learn how to make yourself HARD TO CONVICT here: “The Law of Self Defense: Principles”.
http://lawofselfdefense.com/freebook
Remember:
You carry a gun so you’re hard to kill.
Know the law so you’re hard to convict!
Stay safe!
--Andrew
Attorney Andrew F. Branca
Law of Self Defense LLC
Nothing in this content constitutes legal advice. Nothing in this content establishes an attorney-client relationship, nor confidentiality. If you are in immediate need of legal advice, retain a licensed, competent attorney in the relevant jurisdiction.
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Welcome to this episode of our ONLY open-access content, our weekly News/Q&A Show. A transcript of the show is available at the Law of Self Defense Blog (http://lawofselfdefense.com/blog), with links to all relevant content mentioned.
In today's News/Q&A Show for August 19, 2021 we touched on a broad range of questions submitted for the show, as well as questions submitted live, including:
NEWS
State files two new motions in Rittenhouse case: to get donor names, and use new video (8/18/2021)
Evidence that goes to an unlawful state of mind—e.g., “We don’t call 911!,” or a Punisher back plate on your Glock—certainly CAN be used against you in court, as illustrated in this news story of this motion by the Rittenhouse prosecutor.
Q&A
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Finally, I’d like to offer you a FREE copy of our best-selling book, “The Law of Self Defense: Principles”. This is a PRINT HARD COPY, not a PDF book. We cover the normal cost of the book, which is $24.95, and ask only that you cover the S&H of $8.95. You can get your own FREE copy and learn how to make yourself HARD TO CONVICT here: “The Law of Self Defense: Principles”.
http://lawofselfdefense.com/freebook
Remember
You carry a gun so you’re hard to kill.
Know the law so you’re hard to convict.
Stay safe!
--Andrew
Attorney Andrew F. Branca
Law of Self Defense LLC
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Welcome to this episode of our ONLY open-access content, our weekly News/Q&A Show. A transcript of the show is available at the Law of Self Defense Blog (http://lawofselfdefense.com/blog), with links to all relevant content mentioned.
In today's News/Q&A Show for August 12, 2021 we touched on a broad range of questions submitted for the show, as well as questions submitted live, including:
NEWS
· MO Governor Pardons Mark and Patricia McCloskey
· TX Court of Appeals Affirms Amber Guyger Conviction
· Increasing Legal Hazards of Even Lawful Citizen’s Arrest
· Gunman stoned to death by angry mob
· Trial Updates: Ahmaud Arbery Case, Rittenhouse Case, shooting of Ma’Khia Bryant
Q&A
· Defending against attacks by people wielding paintball guns?
· Defending against attacks where I risk of losing control of own gun?
· Defending against felony attacks where risk of deadly force not obvious?
· Can my training/qualifications be used against me in court?
Be sure to mark your calendar to never miss a News/Q&A Show--they air LIVE every Thursday, at 4PM ET of the Law of Self Defense Members Dashboard, our Facebook page, and video playback recordings are available on each of those platforms as well as on our YouTube channel.
Finally, I’d like to offer you a FREE copy of our best-selling book, “The Law of Self Defense: Principles”. This is a PRINT HARD COPY, not a PDF book. We cover the normal cost of the book, which is $24.95, and ask only that you cover the S&H of $8.95. You can get your own FREE copy and learn how to make yourself HARD TO CONVICT here: “The Law of Self Defense: Principles”.
http://lawofselfdefense.com/freebook
Remember:
You carry a gun so you’re hard to kill.
Know the law so you’re hard to convict!
Stay safe!
--Andrew
Attorney Andrew F. Branca
Law of Self Defense LLC
Nothing in this content constitutes legal advice. Nothing in this content establishes an attorney-client relationship, nor confidentiality. If you are in immediate need of legal advice, retain a licensed, competent attorney in the relevant jurisdiction.
Law of Self Defense LLC © 2021
All rights reserved.
May not be reproduced in any form.
Welcome to this episode of our ONLY open-access content, our weekly News/Q&A Show. A transcript of the show is available at the Law of Self Defense Blog (http://lawofselfdefense.com/blog), with links to all relevant content mentioned.
In today's News/Q&A Show for July 29, 2021 we touched on a broad range of questions submitted for the show, as well as questions submitted live, including:
NEWS
Q&A
Be sure to mark your calendar to never miss a News/Q&A Show--they air LIVE every Thursday, at 4PM ET of the Law of Self Defense Members Dashboard, our Facebook page, and video playback recordings are available on each of those platforms as well as on our YouTube channel.
Also, be aware that we are now making available the Law of Self Defense News/Q&A Show as an independent and FREE weekly podcast available on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, Pandora, iHeart, Stitcher, and many more podcast services. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO RECOMMEND TO FRIENDS & FAMILY! Help us grow the Law of Self Defense Community!
http://lawofselfdefense.com/freepodcast
Finally, I’d like to offer you a FREE copy of our best-selling book, “The Law of Self Defense: Principles”. This is a PRINT HARD COPYa, not a PDF book. We cover the normal cost of the book, which is $24.95, and ask only that you cover the S&H of $8.95. You can get your own FREE copy and learn how to make yourself HARD TO CONVICT here: “The Law of Self Defense: Principles”.
Remember:
You carry a gun so you’re hard to kill.
Know the law so you’re hard to convict!
Stay safe!
--Andrew
Attorney Andrew F. Branca
Law of Self Defense LLC
Nothing in this content constitutes legal advice. Nothing in this content establishes an attorney-client relationship, nor confidentiality. If you are in immediate need of legal advice, retain a licensed, competent attorney in the relevant jurisdiction.
Law of Self Defense LLC © 2021
All rights reserved.
May not be reproduced in any form.
Welcome to this episode of our ONLY open-access content, our weekly News/Q&A Show. A transcript of the show is available at the Law of Self Defense Blog (http://lawofselfdefense.com/blog), with links to all relevant content mentioned.
In today's News/Q&A Show for July 22, 2021 we touched on a broad range of questions submitted for the show, as well as questions submitted live, including:
NEWS
· The Only Good Soros Prosecutor Is a Defeated Soros Prosecutor
· “stand your ground” laws won’t apply in Dixon case
· Man shoots van with baby inside while trying to defend dogs from attack
· ‘I was scared for my life’: Accused murderer found guilty after he says he shot girlfriend in self-defense
Q&A
· Use of “We don’t call 911” signs at home. Prudent?
· Use of non-lethal “rubber” or “bean bag” rounds?
Be sure to mark your calendar to never miss a News/Q&A Show--they air LIVE every Thursday, at 4PM ET of the Law of Self Defense Members Dashboard, our Facebook page, and video playback recordings are available on each of those platforms as well as on our YouTube channel.
Finally, I’d like to offer you a FREE copy of our best-selling book, “The Law of Self Defense: Principles”. This is a PRINT HARD COPY, not a PDF book. We cover the normal cost of the book, which is $24.95, and ask only that you cover the S&H of $8.95. You can get your own FREE copy and learn how to make yourself HARD TO CONVICT here: “The Law of Self Defense: Principles”.
Remember:
You carry a gun so you’re hard to kill.
Know the law so you’re hard to convict!
Stay safe!
--Andrew
Attorney Andrew F. Branca
Law of Self Defense LLC
Nothing in this content constitutes legal advice. Nothing in this content establishes an attorney-client relationship, nor confidentiality. If you are in immediate need of legal advice, retain a licensed, competent attorney in the relevant jurisdiction.
Law of Self Defense LLC © 2021
All rights reserved.
May not be reproduced in any form.
Welcome to this episode of our ONLY open-access content, our weekly News/Q&A Show. A transcript of the show is available at the Law of Self Defense Blog (http://lawofselfdefense.com/blog), with links to all relevant content mentioned.
In today's News/Q&A Show for July 15, 2021 we touched on a broad range of questions submitted for the show, as well as questions submitted live.
Be sure to mark your calendar to never miss a News/Q&A Show--they air LIVE every Thursday, at 4PM ET of the Law of Self Defense Members Dashboard, our Facebook page, and video playback recordings are available on each of those platforms as well as on our YouTube channel.
Also, be aware that we are now making available the Law of Self Defense News/Q&A Show as an independent and FREE weekly podcast available on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, Pandora, iHeart, Stitcher, and many more podcast services. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO RECOMMEND TO FRIENDS & FAMILY! Help us grow the Law of Self Defense Community!
http://lawofselfdefense.com/freepodcast
Remember:
You carry a gun so you’re hard to kill.
Know the law so you’re hard to convict!
Stay safe!
--Andrew
Attorney Andrew F. Branca
Law of Self Defense LLC
Nothing in this content constitutes legal advice. Nothing in this content establishes an attorney-client relationship, nor confidentiality. If you are in immediate need of legal advice, retain a licensed, competent attorney in the relevant jurisdiction.
Law of Self Defense LLC © 2021
All rights reserved.
May not be reproduced in any form.
Welcome to this episode of our ONLY open-access content, our weekly News/Q&A Show. A transcript of the show is available at the Law of Self Defense Blog (http://lawofselfdefense.com/blog), with links to all relevant content mentioned.
In today's News/Q&A Show for June 24, 2021 we touched on a broad range of questions submitted for the show, as well as questions submitted live, including:
NEWS
· Mark McCloskey Gets Himself a New AR-15 Pattern Rifle
· Home Invader Permitted to Argue Self-Defense for Killing Homeowner
Q&A
· Come home, find stranger in home, can you just shoot him?
· Neighbor asks couple arguing outside home at 11pm to be quiet, while neighbor has shotgun slung over back. Unlawful brandishing?
· Armed robber has leg in cast, victim is athletic, would it not be reasonable to expect victim to retreat rather than fight?
BONUS CONTENT
· VIDEO: Andrew’s victorious 2014 Stand-Your-Ground debate at UC Berkeley Law School
· VIDEO: “Downfall” parody video re: SYG debate victory.
Be sure to mark your calendar to never miss a News/Q&A Show--they air LIVE every Thursday, at 4PM ET of the Law of Self Defense Members Dashboard, our Facebook page, and video playback recordings are available on each of those platforms as well as on our YouTube channel.
Also, be aware that we are now making available the Law of Self Defense News/Q&A Show as an independent and FREE weekly podcast available on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, Pandora, iHeart, Stitcher, and many more podcast services. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO RECOMMEND TO FRIENDS & FAMILY! Help us grow the Law of Self Defense Community!
http://lawofselfdefense.com/freepodcast
Remember:
You carry a gun so you’re hard to kill.
Know the law so you’re hard to convict!
Stay safe!
--Andrew
Attorney Andrew F. Branca
Law of Self Defense LLC
Nothing in this content constitutes legal advice. Nothing in this content establishes an attorney-client relationship, nor confidentiality. If you are in immediate need of legal advice, retain a licensed, competent attorney in the relevant jurisdiction.
Law of Self Defense LLC © 2021
All rights reserved.
May not be reproduced in any form.
Welcome to this episode of our ONLY open-access content, our weekly News/Q&A Show. A transcript of the show is available at the Law of Self Defense Blog (http://lawofselfdefense.com/blog), with links to all relevant content mentioned.
In today's News/Q&A Show for June 17, 2021 we touched on a broad range of questions submitted for the show, as well as questions submitted live, including:
NEWS
Q&A
Be sure to mark your calendar to never miss a News/Q&A Show--they air LIVE every Thursday, at 4PM ET of the Law of Self Defense Members Dashboard, our Facebook page, and video playback recordings are available on each of those platforms as well as on our YouTube channel.
Also, be aware that we are now making available the Law of Self Defense News/Q&A Show as an independent and FREE weekly podcast available on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, Pandora, iHeart, Stitcher, and many more podcast services. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO RECOMMEND TO FRIENDS & FAMILY! Help us grow the Law of Self Defense Community!
http://lawofselfdefense.com/freepodcast
Remember:
You carry a gun so you’re hard to kill.
Know the law so you’re hard to convict!
Stay safe!
--Andrew
Attorney Andrew F. Branca
Law of Self Defense LLC
Nothing in this content constitutes legal advice. Nothing in this content establishes an attorney-client relationship, nor confidentiality. If you are in immediate need of legal advice, retain a licensed, competent attorney in the relevant jurisdiction.
Law of Self Defense LLC © 2021
All rights reserved.
May not be reproduced in any form.
Welcome to this episode of our ONLY open-access content, our weekly News/Q&A Show. A transcript of the show is available at the Law of Self Defense Blog (http://lawofselfdefense.com/blog), with links to all relevant content mentioned.
In today's News/Q&A Show for June 3, 2021 we touched on a broad range of questions submitted for the show, as well as questions submitted live, including:
NEWS
Q&A
Be sure to mark your calendar to never miss a News/Q&A Show--they air LIVE every Thursday, at 4PM ET of the Law of Self Defense Members Dashboard, our Facebook page, and video playback recordings are available on each of those platforms as well as on our YouTube channel.
Also, be aware that we are now making available the Law of Self Defense News/Q&A Show as an independent and FREE weekly podcast available on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, Pandora, iHeart, Stitcher, and many more podcast services. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO RECOMMEND TO FRIENDS & FAMILY! Help us grow the Law of Self Defense Community!
http://lawofselfdefense.com/freepodcast
Remember:
You carry a gun so you’re hard to kill.
Know the law so you’re hard to convict!
Stay safe!
--Andrew
Attorney Andrew F. Branca
Law of Self Defense LLC
Nothing in this content constitutes legal advice. Nothing in this content establishes an attorney-client relationship, nor confidentiality. If you are in immediate need of legal advice, retain a licensed, competent attorney in the relevant jurisdiction.
Law of Self Defense LLC © 2021
All rights reserved.
May not be reproduced in any form.
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