EP2 FREEDOM ON TRIAL: I FEARED FOR MY LIFE! But The Law Saw It Differently

In self-defense cases, one of the most common statements people make is, "I feared for my life." But does simply saying those words automatically justify the use of force? Not necessarily. In this video, Senior Criminal Defense Attorney Joey Hamby breaks down why the phrase "I feared for my life" is often misunderstood and what legal standards must actually be met for that fear to be considered reasonable in a self-defense claim. Learn how courts, prosecutors, investigators, and juries evaluate whether a person's fear was genuine, objectively reasonable, and supported by the facts of the encounter. Joey Hamby explains...