Just Shut Up!
After a self-defense incident, many people believe the best thing they can do is immediately tell law enforcement, “I was defending myself.” While that may seem logical, making any statement—no matter how short—can create significant legal problems down the road.
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Understanding the Castle Doctrine: Protecting Your Family and Defending Your Home
While the Castle Doctrine may seem straightforward in principle, its application varies dramatically across jurisdictions and often raises nuanced questions of reasonableness, necessity, and proportionality.
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Defending Yourself and the Legal Aftermath: What You Need to Know From an Attorney’s Perspective
Attorney Emma Wittmann of Attorneys On Retainer breaks down the three most common self-defense questions—when you can act, what force you can use, and what to expect afterward.
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City of Chicago v. Glock, Inc.
On March 19th, 2024, the City of Chicago filed a civil complaint against Glock, Inc., accusing the gun maker of knowingly selling pistols that can easily be converted into machine guns by adding an after-market part called an auto sear or “Glock Switch.”
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