Backers of the bill say law abiding residents should not have to wonder if they'll be prosecuted or face ruinous civil suits if they defend themselves or loved ones. "In those situations, someone only has a few seconds to decide what to do," said Sen. Buck Newton, a Republican from Wilson. This bill, he said, would alleviate some of the second guessing that happens after a crime victim uses deadly force.
Read About It: The Greensboro News & Record (N.C.)
Read About It: The Greensboro News & Record (N.C.)