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A-FIXER:

--- Quote ---The other question that comes to Mind
Is are you or can you be held legaly libable if your have a CCW and are armed for not acting in self defence of another in danger of being killed ....would the Good Samitarin Law apply in this case?

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As I understand this Good Sanitarian is in the course of needing medical attention, and would exempt one who assisted another from any wrong doing. I am not a medical law lawyer but one who stated a clause.

Now again we see this from the top down look at obama thinking he has authority to kill any american without due process, did scotus rule on this not yet but if, as an example if they think that he has that type of authority then our country is at risk for anything for he who holds power has everything. And if you have enough money you can always get the ruling in your favor and we are then in essence a trivial 3 world nation that kneel to the kings of the country.

sjwsti:

--- Quote from: skydve76 on March 17, 2013, 02:33:56 PM ---Nebraska laws requires that if you must use deadly force, you cannot shoot to mame or just harm.
Also, IMO:

1) if you shot someone they more than likely had a gun or knife, and in that case you want to stay away in case they have more.
2) They are dead if you followed the law.
3) They were intent on killing you (since it was a justified shooting) why would being shot stop them, it may provoke them more if you shot to mame and are now going to jail.

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Hypothetical situation; Im attacked by a crazy person with a knife, this guy is really trying to kill me. I shoot at him, but I flinch and hit him in the knee. He drops to the ground, clearly unable to get back up, maimed for life. Nebraska law states, according to you, that Im either supposed to finish him off, or go to jail? I would be curious as to the exact wording of the law you are citing.

BTW, regarding the original post, as I understand Duty to Act it only applies when I am on duty. As far as rendering aid to someone I used deadly force against, it would depend on the situation. I can think of many situations were I wouldn't, a few where I might.

- Shawn

Dan W:

--- Quote from: skydve76 on March 17, 2013, 02:33:56 PM ---Nebraska laws requires that if you must use deadly force, you cannot shoot to mame or just harm.
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We need a cite of that statute please. I have never heard of that "requirement" before today.

sidearm1:
I do not believe the Good Samaritan Act would cover this.  You in self defense had to shoot a person threatening you with grave bodily harm. That is completely different from happening upon an accident scene.  You caused the injury (justifiably up to now).  The witnesses then stated that they saw you thrashing the victim by hand after you shot them.  (How many laymen actually know what you are doing to a victim at a rescue scene).  I am not a lawyer, but, I really think the action should be secure the scene, call 911 give them all of the information including needing a rescue service and then stand back.  You do not owe anything to someone who tried to kill or seriously injure you.  And finally, to get an official answer talk to a lawyer.

abbafandr:

--- Quote from: Dan W on March 17, 2013, 05:25:49 PM ---We need a cite of that statute please. I have never heard of that "requirement" before today.

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I have not hear this either.  My understanding is you use force to stop the threat.  If presenting the gun ends it, great, if not shoot til the attack stops.

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