{"id":1749,"date":"2022-03-21T14:03:53","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T18:03:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.baronedefensefirm.com\/blog\/?p=1749"},"modified":"2022-03-21T14:03:53","modified_gmt":"2022-03-21T18:03:53","slug":"citizens-guide-to-dealing-with-the-police-after-a-self-defense-shooting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.baronedefensefirm.com\/blog\/citizens-guide-to-dealing-with-the-police-after-a-self-defense-shooting\/","title":{"rendered":"Citizen\u2019s Guide to Dealing with the Police After a Self-Defense Shooting"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whenever you pull out your firearm in Michigan, you are placing your future in the hands of others.\u00a0 Unlike some states, Michigan does not prohibit an arrest or prosecution for the use of fatal or not-fatal force in self-defense.\u00a0 This means that the police will investigate the incident, which can include questioning, collecting evidence, and possibly an arrest.\u00a0 Whether criminal charges are authorized is a decision made by the Prosecutor, but most people are unprepared for what happens after the use of self-defense.\u00a0 This lack of preparedness is dangerous, since any misstep or incorrect statement could jeopardize your legitimate self-defense claim and possibly lead to not only loss of 2nd<\/sup> amendment rights but your personal freedom and a lengthy prison term.<\/p>\n

When can I lawfully use force or lethal force in self-defense?<\/p>\n

Michigan has two laws that cover various self-defense scenarios. The first is the Castle Doctrine<\/a>, and this law applies to the use of force inside your home or your place of business. It also covers the use of force to prevent a carjacking. Another self-defense law that applies inside your home if the Castle Doctrine is not available, as well as anywhere else you have a lawful right to be, is the Stand your Ground<\/a> law. The Gun Crimes Lawyers<\/a> at the Barone Defense Firm have written extensively on this topic, and readers are advised to look up these articles also. But just because the law says you can use self-defense in certain circumstances this does not mean you won\u2019t be prosecuted.\u00a0 This is because Michigan\u2019s self defense laws provide a defense they do not bar prosecution. This means you could be charged with Homicide even if you think you properly acted in self defense within the bounds of Michigan law.<\/p>\n

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Whenever you pull out your firearm in Michigan, you are placing your future in the hands of others.\u00a0 Unlike some states, Michigan does not prohibit an arrest or prosecution for the use of fatal or not-fatal force in self-defense.\u00a0 This means that the police will investigate the incident, which can include questioning, collecting evidence, and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23,5,43,28,45],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1749","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-criminal-evidence","category-criminal-penalties","category-federal-criminal-charges","category-gun-laws","category-michigan-self-defense-laws"],"yoast_head":"\nCitizen\u2019s Guide to Dealing with the Police After a Self-Defense Shooting — Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog — March 21, 2022<\/title>\n<meta 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