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Police Report Exposes SHOCKING TRUTH Behind Teen Stabbing at TEXAS TRACK Meet!

Law of Self Defense
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Today we dive deep into the tragic case of Karmelo Anthony, the 17-year-old high school athlete who fatally stabbed Austin Metaf during a track meet in Texas. Anthony claims he acted in self-defense — but does the evidence support that claim under Texas law? Attorney Andrew Branca breaks down the facts, police reports, and the critical legal standards for using deadly force in self-defense. We’ll cover why simply being "touched" does not automatically justify stabbing someone, how Texas law defines reasonable use of force, and why provocation with intent can completely strip away your right to claim self-defense. In this episode, you'll learn: ✔️ When deadly force is legally justified — and when it’s not ✔️ How provocation destroys self-defense claims ✔️ What Texas law says about sudden passion and manslaughter ✔️ Why innocent mistakes in self-defense law can ruin your case If you don't know exactly where the legal boundaries are, it's the e …...more
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Police Report Exposes SHOCKING TRUTH Behind Teen Stabbing at TEXAS TRACK Meet!
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Today we dive deep into the tragic case of Karmelo Anthony, the 17-year-old high school athlete who fatally stabbed Austin Metaf during a track meet in Texas. Anthony claims he acted in self-defense — but does the evidence support that claim under Texas law? Attorney Andrew Branca breaks down the facts, police reports, and the critical legal standards for using deadly force in self-defense. We’ll cover why simply being "touched" does not automatically justify stabbing someone, how Texas law defines reasonable use of force, and why provocation with intent can completely strip away your right to claim self-defense. In this episode, you'll learn: ✔️ When deadly force is legally justified — and when it’s not ✔️ How provocation destroys self-defense claims ✔️ What Texas law says about sudden passion and manslaughter ✔️ Why innocent mistakes in self-defense law can ruin your case If you don't know exactly where the legal boundaries are, it's the easiest thing in the world to step over them — and face a lifetime behind bars. 🔗 Want to become your own first line of legal defense? Join Attorney Branca’s next Advanced Law of Self Defense class on Saturday, April 26th. Save 50% when you register today: LawOfSelfDefense.com/advanced BE HARD TO CONVICT! https://lawofselfdefense.com If you’re ever compelled to used force in defense of yourself or your family, the good news is that if you defended lawfully, you can be very hard to convict. But DID you do your part right? Because if you DON’T know where the ACTUAL legal boundaries are, it’s the easiest thing in the world to innocently step over them—and now you’re EXTREMELY EASY to convict. GOOD NEWS! In just a single day YOU can become an EXPERT on the law of self-defense and make yourself EXTREMELY HARD to convict! On Saturday, April 26 I’m holding one of my only twice-a-year full-day Law of Self Defense Advanced Classes. This class is taught live by me and livestreamed to you. It teaches you everything you need to know in one day, and there’s plenty of opportunity for personal Q&A with me, as well. Even more good news, when you register TODAY you save yourself 50% off the standard registration cost—but that discount ends soon! Your 50% discount and many more details on the Advanced Class are available just by pointing your browser to: http://lawofselfdefense.com/advanced I look forward to seeing all of you there! Disclaimer - Content is for educational & entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute legal advice. If you are in need of legal advice you must retain competent legal counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
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Law of Self Defense

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