defence of persons and property

[SGB]

Section 563-031 Use of force in defense of persons.

That's about as clear cut as it gets.

[-06]

A friend was in a very similiar situation. He had a rather "rough shod" buddy of his to explain in very clear terms what would happen to him should he fulfill the threats. The scum bucket took the warning to heart and quietened his noisy threatening rhetoric. I have no doubt that had he continued then the hospital would have had a new patient.Some people only understand force. Anything less is deemed as fear and weakness.

[Nightmare45]

Missouri laws look pretty clear, in Texas this is a no brainer also under Texas Law.

[walt629]

Don't know about Missouri but in Florida the first thing I'd do is get a restraining order put on him with a 500 foot no trespass requirement. When you apply for the order make sure you include the fact that he made death threats to you and endangerment to your entire family (burning down the house). With that on record and in the trial records when he crosses onto your property, the castle doctrine comes into effect (at least here in Florida) With all the background on this guy in court documents, "I feared for my life!" will carry a lot of weight in your defense.