One night, Marcus went to a party with his girlfriend, Rebecca. They arrived to find a chaotic scene: a crowd was surrounding a guy pinning someone down. Marcus, never one to stand by while someone was being beaten, stepped in and intervened. The aggressor backed off, releasing his captive, but soon, Marcus and his girlfriend were threatened by the aggressor and his friends. To avoid further conflict, Marcus decided to leave.
While waiting in their car for Rebecca, Marcus was unaware that two of the aggressor’s friends had followed him. They attacked him from behind, knocking him to the ground. In a desperate attempt to defend himself, Marcus ended up killing one of the attackers and wounding the other.
Marcus survived the violent encounter, but his legal troubles were just beginning. After a lengthy and grueling legal battle, his convictions for manslaughter and felonious assault were upheld. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
To avoid Marcus’s fate, it’s crucial to understand the legal complexities of self-defense. Mr. Branca’s book provides essential guidance on navigating the justice system, helping you avoid the prolonged and harrowing process of arrest, trial, conviction, sentencing, and appeals. Learn how to protect yourself legally as well as physically.