Category: Self Defense
Self-Defense Cases? The Katz & Phillips Difference
Defending Self-Defense Cases with Expertise and Integrity In the realm of legal defense for self-defense, few firms are as renowned and respected as Katz & Phillips, P.A., commonly referred to as ‘The Firearm Firm.’ Our distinguished law firm, based in Florida, has built a formidable reputation for its unwavering dedication to defending the rights of…
August 2024
The shooting of bears in Florida has long been illegal. Even when Floridians were forced to defend their lives against bear attacks, shooting a bear could lead to arrest and trial where the defender would have to rely on the affirmative defense of necessity. Floridians could not shoot a bear attacking their pets or destroying…
Immunity and Confusion in Florida Self-Defense Law
Self-Defense Immunity Law Update Self-Defense Immunity from Prosecution Whenever a person in the state of Florida acts in lawful self-defense, they are considered immune from criminal prosecution and civil lawsuits that are based on the self-defense. Of course, this law does not stop people from being arrested or sued when actual self-defense incidents occur. If…
Firearm Defense Victory for Gun Owners
Joe Schilling was previously granted immunity in a 2021 lawsuit, but now the entire case has been dismissed against the remaining Defendants. In a previous post on April 27, 2023, we wrote about a lawsuit against Joe Schilling, a former professional mixed martial artist and Muay Thai world champion kickboxer we had the privilege of…
Forcible Felonies: What Crimes Justify Self-Defense in Florida?
Forcible Felonies: What Types of Crimes Trigger Self-Defense Rights? The state of Florida has some of the most favorable self-defense laws in the country. Florida law allows you to Stand Your Ground, imposing no duty to retreat before using defensive force. Florida also gives some extremely powerful protections to people defending themselves in their homes…
Florida Self-Defense Law Update
Use of Force Not Threat of Deadly Force! The 4th DCA joins the rest of the State. In February of 2021, we wrote an article about changes in Florida’s Use of Force Law. At the time, the 4th DCA had decided the case of Little v. State, in which it appeared that the 4th DCA…
Florida Court Rules MMA Fighter Joe Schilling Acted in Self-Defense
Orlando, Fla., April 27, 2023 – A Florida court ruled that Joe Schilling, former professional mixed martial artist and Muay Thai world champion kickboxer, acted in lawful self-defense and is immune from lawsuit under Florida law, following allegations of battery and negligence stemming from a 2021 incident. Katz & Phillips, P.A., an Orlando-based law firm…
Protect Yourself When Going Out To Party!
ORLANDO’S MASS SHOOTING ON WALL STREET According to a recent story in the Miami Herald, around 2:00a.m., this past Sunday, July 31, 2022, patrons of the bars and restaurants located on Wall Street in downtown Orlando found themselves running for cover as a man opened fire into the crowds after a large fight had broken…
Road Rage – The #1 Reason Gun Owners are Getting Arrested
By: David S. Katz & James D. Phillips Time and time again, we get the call. An individual was in a road rage incident and has been arrested, accused of pulling and waiving a firearm at the other driver. Recently, a Crestview woman was arrested after she was accused of pulling a gun on a…
After the Bang – What to do After Using Deadly Force
What to do After Using Deadly Force Our website contains many articles on what to do prior to the use of force. These explain what weapons may be carried in Florida, when you are allowed to use force, how to store your firearms, and many other topics. We will now discuss what you should do…
A Client’s True Road Rage Incident – Part 1
This story is a true retelling of a road rage incident and the court battle that followed. The clients name has been changed to protect his identity. Mitch called the U.S. LawShield Emergency Hotline and spoke with attorney David Katz This was the second time Mitch Smith needed help since he joined U.S. LawShield. The…
When is it Self-Defense?
By: Fred Mastison For those that keep and carry a defensive firearm, the thing we dread the most is actually having to draw our gun, even in self-defense. Contrary to media depictions, a vast majority of gun owners do not seek confrontation and do everything possible to avoid danger. Inside the gun community, we…
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