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Law of Self Defense

Attorney Andrew F. Branca

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Attorney Andrew F. Branca's weekly plain-English legal educational News and Question & Answer show on American use-of-force law--self-defense, defense of others, and defense of property, to enable law-abiding people to make better informed, more confident, more decisive, and more lawful use-of-force decisions.
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"This is not a bike shop, this is a culture bomb" Plain Bicycle is a 6 part mini-series that asks the question; can bicycle culture be imported? The podcast follows a group of Canadians who travel to the Netherlands to fill a shipping container with second hand Dutch bicycles to bring home to Canada. Host Erin Riediger speaks to the Plain Bicycle Project team and Dutch cycling experts Herbert Tiemens and Modacity’s Melissa Bruntlett and Chris Bruntlett. Plain Bicycle investigates why cycling ...
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Insanely innovative ideas for school leadership and principals focused on people, culture, and impact. Lead Learning. Improve Schools. Check out the 3x's per week blog at https://mafost.com
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A show where the Irregular is the only constant. In this show filled with Movie and TV reviews, story ideas, and just plain madness, you will never cease to be entertained. Nico and his co-host Max get together and try to make sense of the chaos that is today's world of entertainment while simultaneously being the entertainment as well. Let the Irregularity commence!
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This investigation won gold in the Serialised Podcast category as well as a bronze in the Narrative/Documentary category at the 2022 New York Festivals Radio. It's My Only Story Season 2: Back to School - a podcast and a live investigation. Join us as we travel through South African schools, hunting for predators hiding in plain sight. This season is a co-production of My Only Story and News24.
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True crime conversations with people closest to some of Australia’s most compelling cases. From Doctors, to family members and the victims themselves, these perspectives not often heard in Australian media will amaze you. For more Crime content search the LiSTNR app.
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The legal defense for actor Alec Baldwin, scheduled for a manslaughter trial next month over the shooting death of Halyna Hutchins on the movie set of "Rust, is once again trying to get his indictment dismissed, this time with prejudice (meaning, he could not be re-indicted). An earlier effort to have the indictment dismissed on the premise that it…
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The prosecutors in the upcoming manslaughter trial of Alec Baldwin for the shooting death of Halyna Hutchins on the movie set of "Rust" have asked the court to order set armorer Hannah Gutierrez--herself recently convicted of manslaughter in this case--to be compelled to testify against Baldwin. In addition, the Baldwin defense has abruptly decided…
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In today's show we cover the Courtney Clenney Arthur hearing testimony of the lead investigator, Detective Brecino. Specifically, we cover Brecino's cross-examination by Defense Counsel Frank Prieto. Overview: This week we're covering "OnlyFans Killer" Courtney Clenney, who on April 3, 2022 killed her boyfriend Christian Obumseli with a knife in th…
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In today's show we cover the Courtney Clenney Arthur hearing testimony of the lead investigator, Detective Brecino. Specifically, we cover Brecino's direct examination by Assistant State's Attorney Khalil Quinan. Overview: This week we're covering "OnlyFans Killer" Courtney Clenney, who on April 3, 2022 killed her boyfriend Christian Obumseli with …
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Welcome to the Mafost Mashup reboot - this limited series is for small business owners and dreamers who are ready to bootstrap their way to brand growth and market domination. We'll cover everything you need to know about marketing a small business or startup. ...eventually, we'll polish up our episode endings, lol - forgive me for now. ;) In this …
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A week ago last Friday, on May 17, Judge Mary Marlow Sommer, presiding over the manslaughter trial of Alec Baldwin in the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of low-budge western movie "Rust," heard oral arguments around the defense team's motion to dismiss the grand jury indictment on a number of grounds. This motion was, …
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A New York City liquor store owner finds two men stealing, and shoves them out the door onto the sidewalk. A verbal dispute continues, and one of the thieves charges at the store owner standing in his doorway, punching and kicking. The store owner then follows the thief out onto the sidewalk, and throws a right hand at the thief. In that right hand…
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Very brief, personal show today, folks--this will be my one and only public statement regarding the recent news about my friend Nick Rekieta. No emotionless legal analysis today--just personal commentary and introspection. I rather doubt we'll go 10 minutes. Back on the regular schedule tomorrow, Saturday, May 25, with our review of the NYC liquor …
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A Wyoming cop UNLAWFULLY breaches a man's home, homeowner shoots cop, cop kills homeowner--and the local prosecutor decides that's so obviously lawful self-defense that it doesn't even need to go to a jury. Wait, WHAT? THERE IS ONLY ONE SELF-DEFENSE "INSURANCE" PROVIDER I TRUST! There are lots of self-defense "insurance" companies out there. Some a…
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Is it possible that pointing what one knows to be a real gun at another human being, cocking the hammer, pulling the trigger, contrary to all industry practices and safety guidelines, and without first ensuring there is no live ammo in the gun, and killing someone as a result, is simply not a crime? Earlier this month the defense lawyers for Alec B…
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Yesterday Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer, presiding over the upcoming manslaughter trial of Alec Baldwin, for the killing of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of low-budget western movie "Rust," held a hearing to resolve a motion by Baldwin's highly paid defense team asking that the grand jury indictment against their client be dismissed. Argui…
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Yesterday, May 16, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a full and complete pardon to Daniel Perry, on the recommendation of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. Perry had been convicted of the murder of AK-47 armed Black Lives Matter protestor Garrett Foster during a 2020 BLM protest in Austin TX. The jury rejected Perry's claim of self-defense, a…
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Two days ago, Attorney William Kirk, the President of law firm Washington Gun Law, released a YouTube video on his extremely popular channel (~360,000 subscribers) providing legal analysis of the tragic shooting death of Roger Fortson. The title of that video: "The Florida Man Who Was Executed for Exercising His Constitutional Rights." (Find it her…
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On Friday, May 3 a Florida deputy responded to a domestic violence call. Arriving at the apartment complex the deputy was met by the woman who'd made the call, who directed him to apartment 1401, in which she believed the violence to be occurring. The deputy knocked on the door, standing on either side for purposes of safety. When the door opened, …
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It's finally happened--you've encountered "sum dude" who is trying to kill you. Fortunately, you've prepared for this fateful day, and are armed for a deadly force encounter--with a hand grenade. You pull the pin, toss the frag, and BOOM! Problem solved! Or IS it? Can it POSSIBLY be lawful to use a hand grenade to stop your lethal attacker? Even le…
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Suddenly you see another person being threatened with physical violence. You have the means and opportunity to come to their defense. Should you? Are you aware of the very real risks you're incurring if you do so--risks of death and life in prison? Have you thought through the scenarios in which you're willing to incur those risks? For yourself? Fo…
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In today's Law of Self Defense Q&A Show we'll address a variety of self-defense law questions, including: [07:37] Is my garage part of my "Castle"? (421) [21:00] What if you mistakenly defend the wrong person you see in a struggle? (423) [32:17] What if I cause collateral damage, or hit a bystander, when shooting in self-defense? (426) [38:39] Can …
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At Law of Self Defense we generally talk about the use of defensive force in self-defense against other PEOPLE. But what about the use of force in defense against ANIMALS? The rules of engagement are not at all the same when defending against animals rather than people. Lawful defense against animal attacks topic for today's show, prompted by an at…
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On Monday, April 29, 2024, around 1:30 p.m., the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force was attempting to serve active felony warrants for unlawful felon gun possession and felony flight to elude on 39-year-old convict Terry Clark Hughes, Jr. As officers approached, Hughes began firing at them, striking multiple officers. The officers responded in kind,…
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An Ohio police officer responds to a call of a man walking around a residential neighborhood pointing a gun at homes. As the officer pulls up, he sees a suspect that matches the description called in. The officer begins to verbally engage with the suspect--and within seconds has fired a shot as he spots an apparent gun in the suspect's hand. The ap…
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Discover the surprising things that can be used against you in court, even if you never knew they could be. In the eyes of the law, every decision and choice you make can potentially work against you. Join us as we delve into the intricate workings of the criminal justice system and uncover how seemingly innocent actions can be used as ammunition i…
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Hey folks, This morning I was a guest on the American Warrior Society Show, hosted by Rich Brown, to discuss last week's conviction of Nicolae Miu over the Apple River stabbings. We were also joined by my good friend, Dr. TC Fuller. Enjoy the show! BECOME A LAW OF SELF DEFENSE EXPERT IN ONE DAY! Twice a year Attorney Andrew Branca hosts a LIVE full…
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Join me LIVE as I delve into Alec Baldwin's legal defense team's outrageous antics in the trial for the tragic death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust." With arguments that seem more fit for a soap opera than a courtroom, Baldwin's defense team is making waves with their emotionally charged and legally absurd motions. Witness the drama unfold …
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Shocking video has been released showing a North Carolina Department of Transportation worker attempting to use a pistol to prevent the theft of his work truck. He fires several rounds at the thief, who manages to drive the truck away backwards. Unfortunately, the thief then drives the truck back to the scene of conflict, running down and killing t…
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Watch as a shocking incident unfolds in San Jose, CA, where a group of brazen car thieves steal a Corvette in plain sight of security cameras, knowing they are being filmed, while threatening the owner's life if he attempts to prevent the theft. Should such thieves threatening deadly force to complete their crime themselves be at jeopardy of deadly…
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Watch as a dramatic incident unfolds on the streets of Philly as a driver transporting a significant amount of cash becomes the target of a brazen armed robbery. The intense confrontation, captured on the victim's dash camera, escalates into a shootout between the two parties. With both individuals armed, the situation quickly turns dangerous, lead…
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talking to two artist about what they do and how there music career when. we talking about crazy story story's they have from shows here is the links to listen to there music soundcloud:https://on.soundcloud.com/2cnKXHUqzUA5DFp48 hypnos merch:http://www.bonfire.com/store/hypnoswxrld/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/D3fegNkKJ9megsRe/?mibext…
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In today's show, we'll be following a live stream of the trial, Wisconsin v. Zacharia Anderson. This trial resulted in the murder conviction of defendant Anderson, with Anderson sentenced in May 2023 to life in prison. Despite not initially following the trial due to it not being a self-defense case, many respected lawyers concluded that the trial …
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In this video, we explore the 1939 US Supreme Court decision in US v. Miller, which was the Court's first substantive ruling on the Second Amendment. The case involved Jack Miller and Frank Layton, two individuals with criminal histories, who never appeared in court to argue their side against the Federal government. The decision ultimately ruled t…
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Today's show is Part 2 of 2 of our reading of the law review article "The Peculiar Story of United States v. Miller," by attorney and legal scholar Brian L. Frye. In 1939, the US Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision in US v. Miller, shaping the interpretation of the Second Amendment. This case ruled that the Amendment only protected firear…
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Today's show is Part 1 of 2 of our reading of the law review article "The Peculiar Story of United States v. Miller," by attorney and legal scholar Brian L. Frye. In 1939, the US Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision in US v. Miller, shaping the interpretation of the Second Amendment. This case ruled that the Amendment only protected firear…
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In this episode, we delve into the landmark 1966 US Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona, which gave rise to the famous "Miranda rights" that are now a staple of police procedures in the United States. Surprisingly, this crucial decision was a close 5-to-4 ruling by the Supreme Court, a fact that is not widely known to the public. Join Attorney An…
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In this episode, we delve into the landmark 1966 US Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona, which gave rise to the famous "Miranda rights" that are now a staple of police procedures in the United States. Surprisingly, this crucial decision was a close 5-to-4 ruling by the Supreme Court, a fact that is not widely known to the public. Join Attorney An…
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In this episode, we delve into the landmark 1966 US Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona, which gave rise to the famous "Miranda rights" that are now a staple of police procedures in the United States. Surprisingly, this crucial decision was a close 5-to-4 ruling by the Supreme Court, a fact that is not widely known to the public. Join Attorney An…
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In this episode, we delve into the landmark 1966 US Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona, which gave rise to the famous "Miranda rights" that are now a staple of police procedures in the United States. Surprisingly, this crucial decision was a close 5-to-4 ruling by the Supreme Court, a fact that is not widely known to the public. Join Attorney An…
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Today we discuss the troubling reporting of a road-rage incident in which one woman shot both another woman and that other woman’s daughter—both shooting victims survived. The media has been reporting on this event with headlines like this: “No charges for woman who wounded mother, daughter.” The local police department did request from prosecutors…
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In June 2022, Mark Winger, a Texas gun store employee, shot a fleeing thief in the back and was initially charged with murder. However, last week he agreed to a plea bargain deal of eight years deferred adjudication. Despite Texas allowing deadly force in defense of property, there are specific conditions that must be met to stay within the law. Jo…
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In today's Part 2 we read the dissent from Ohio v. Wilson. Ohio man Tyler Wilson got into a gas station verbal argument with one Billy Reffet. The argument escalated to the point that Wilson felt obliged to fire warning shots into the night sky, claiming he'd intended to merely frighten Reffet off, rather than to harm him. Wilson would be charged w…
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Ohio man Tyler Wilson got into a gas station verbal argument with one Billy Reffet. The argument escalated to the point that Wilson felt obliged to fire warning shots into the night sky, claiming he'd intended to merely frighten Reffet off, rather than to harm him. Wilson would be charged with attempted murder and felonious assault. At trial he att…
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IMPORTANT: During this show I mention some ambiguity about the Alec Baldwin trial judge and schedule. I CAN NOW CONFIRM: Judge Morrow will be the judge for Baldwin trial, as she was for the Gutierrez trial, and the Baldwin trial jury selection is schedule for July 8, 2024, and trial is sheduled to begin on July 9 and run through July 19. Yesterday …
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In this video, we delve into the intriguing interview between Alec Baldwin and George Stephanopoulos. Join us as we provide a critical analysis of the conversation, discussing the key points, body language, and underlying messages conveyed by both parties. From Baldwin's demeanor to Stephanopoulos' probing questions, we break down this thought-prov…
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In this video, we delve into the ongoing trial of Hannah Gutierrez, who is facing charges of manslaughter and evidence tampering in connection with the tragic shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie "Rust." The trial enters its third day of proceedings on Monday, with opening statements already delivered last Thurs…
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