Problem
You own a conveince store and you have been robbed numerous times in the recent past. On Friday night about 15 mins before closing a male comes in and seems to just be walking around the store and appears to be suspicious. He has his right hand in his pocket. As the male approached the counter you grab your handgun and shot him dead. The police arrive investigate and arrest you for murder. The item the male was holding was a cell phone. You defense attorney mounts self-defense case on your behalf. Describe the elements of self-defense that your attorney will argue on your behalf. Then provide an argument as to why you will or will not prevail in court.
Describe the elements of self-defense that your defense attorney will argue on your behalf. Then provide an argument as to why you will or will not prevail in court.