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Old 07-19-13, 03:27 PM   #18
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Originally Posted by Bubblehead1980 View Post
Well, if a cop is acting unjustly, you have the right to defend yourself if you are in fear of your life or great bodily harm since committing a crime under the color of authority is also a crime.However, it's rolling the dice because police are automatically assumed to be the good guys , it's an uphill battle and better make damn sure you are in the right, but there have been cases where people have had charges dropped or found not guilty for defending themselves against police going too far.
That is why I stated one is subdued quickly when the batons are involved. Not much time to SYG. More likely on the ground a bloody mess. But, yes, cops get in trouble for it(in most cases). Either way, one knock to my head and SYG means nothing. I'm out cold.
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