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Hieronymus Phact

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8. true, an unliikely situation could result in such an outcome.

Reply to Harker (Reply #7)

Tue Jun 2, 2026, 08:47 AM

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But that would be the exception that proves the rule.
In my state, shooting someone in the back gets you in trouble even if it's inside your own home.
You'll still need to have a really good explanation for the judge on how it worked out that way.
Not impossible but unlikely.

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