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Self Defense: Can You Use Deadly Force in a Fistfight in Texas?

In this video, Board Certified Defense Attorney Benson Varghese explains whether you can use deadly force in Texas if someone is punching or about to punch you. We explore the circumstances where force may be justified, including self-defense against multiple assailants or if you reasonably believe that deadly force is necessary. Understanding the law, including "stand your ground" principles and reasonableness, is crucial when navigating these situations. Varghese Summersett PLLC versustexas.com Our team is made up of experienced criminal lawyers and former prosecutors with offices in Fort Worth, Dallas, Southlake, Houston. We handle state criminal cases throughout North Texas. We also handle federal criminal cases across the country. Criminal Specialists by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization: Benson Varghese: https://www.versustexas.com/benson-va... Anna Summersett: https://www.versustexas.com/anna-summ... Letty Martinez: https://www.versustexas.com/letty-mar... Criminal Defense Attorneys: Christy Jack: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/chr... Tiffany Burks: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/tif... Robert Huseman: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/rob... Mike Hanson: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/mik... Alex Thornton: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/ale... Audrey Hatcher: https://versustexas.com/audrey-hatcher/ Connect with Varghese Summersett   / versustexas     / versustexas     / versustexas     / 3715834   Channel Page:    / @varghesesummersettpllc7161   00:00 Can You Use Deadly Force Against Someone Who is Punching Your - or About to Punch You in Texas? 00:15 In Texas, You Can Use Force To Counter the Unlawful Use of Force Against You 00:52 Deadly Force May Be Justified in Some Instances 01:02 A Fist Can Be a Deadly Weapon 01:15 For Example, MMA Fighter Uses Fists Against Average Person 01:26 A Grand Jury, Judge or Trial Jury Must Decide if Deadly Force Was Reasonably Necessary 01:42 Deadly Force May Be Justified if Attacked by Multiple Assailants 02:08 Stand Your Ground 02:25 Duty to Retreat 02:38 You Must Show You Had Reasonable Belief that the Use of Deadly Force was Immediately Necessary 02:52 Reasonableness 03:20 Affirmative Defense 03:34 What To Do If Arrested 03:58 Questions? Comments?