DA: Deadly Force Still Requires Imminent Life Threat
District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said it will be important residents understand the legal requirements for the use of deadly force as a new law takes effect July 1. Public Chapter 1100 addresses the use of force to protect real or personal property. Dunaway said he issued a formal clarification because several media reports have inaccurately […]
Genesis House Empowering Community Through Free Self-Defense Class
The Genesis House is hosting a free self-defense and bystander intervention class Tuesday. Rural Outreach Advocate Tracie Davis said the organization has partnered with Alpha Jiu-Jitsu to teach defense techniques through real-life situations. “The biggest thing is we’ve had individuals who have took the class, because they’ve been attacked before, and their first response was […]
DA Determines Monterey Shooting As Self-Defense
A February shooting that left one man dead at the Monterey Waste Management Facility has been determined an act of self-defense. Bruce Buckner will not be charged in the shooting of Jimmy Doc Gibson. The District Attorney’s Office reviewed a collection of interviews, surveillance footage and physical evidence. It was decided that no criminal charges […]
