A man and his wife leave a nightclub and are confronted by a robber wielding a knife as they reach their car. The robber threatens to kill them if they do not give him all their money and jewelry
The husband assures the robber that he left his wallet in the car. The robber tells him to retrieve the wallet, but to be careful because he will kill the man's wife if he tries any tricks. The man actually retrieves a loaded pistol; turns and fires the weapon; killing the suspect. What charges will be filed against the man, if any? Does the husband rely on lawful use of force? Why? Why not?
Elements of self-defense, defense of others, lawful use of force, right to carry a firearm.
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