This reference from Germany indicates that self-defense is lawful even if it ends the attacker's life, as long as the violence is not excessive for the situation.
They'll always rule that the violence was excessive. They'll say you could've slapped him in the face or disarmed the attacker.
The only ones getting a free pass are criminals. When they shoot and kill each other judges usually rule that it was self-defense. Ordinary people...no such luck.
Besides in Europe you always have to use physical violence to kill someone because firearms are illegal.
The only ones getting a free pass are criminals. When they shoot and kill each other judges usually rule that it was self-defense. Ordinary people...no such luck.
Besides in Europe you always have to use physical violence to kill someone because firearms are illegal.