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Start a civil suit. (Original Post) no_hypocrisy Nov 2021 OP
probably not possible in WI Amishman Nov 2021 #1

Amishman

(5,557 posts)
1. probably not possible in WI
Fri Nov 19, 2021, 02:39 PM
Nov 2021
https://www.ncsl.org/research/civil-and-criminal-justice/self-defense-and-stand-your-ground.aspx

Self-defense laws in at least 23 states (Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee West Virginia and Wisconsin) provide civil immunity under certain self- defense circumstances.


I can't find what the circumstances are defined as for WI, but if its like PA, once you are found not guilty in criminal court then a civil case cannot be brought for the same matter.
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