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I have a Taser X26C that I leave in my car glovebox compartment for "just-in-case" situation. However, I have never thought what is the burden on me if I HAVE to use it in a self-defense situation and wondering if anyone have any pointer (LEO, feel free to chime in). Case point:
I was driving on I-405 South, near Rosecrans exit. A Red Prius suddenly cut in front me from the right side (merging to traffic), leaving just inches between my car and his. Luckily I hit the brake in time to avoid collision. I flash my high-beam for a split-second to let him know. The driver then got pissed off, gave me the finger and hit the brake, almost causing ANOTHER collision.
I backed off and leave a bit of distance. However, the drive slows down too, and hit the brake again! This goes for maybe the next 20 seconds or so.
I didn't want any trouble so I just change lane to the right. However, that lane is a freeway exit so I have to change lane to the left again. I did this to the car IN FRONT of the Red Prius, so I didn't cut him, nor the other car.
The driver for the Red Prius got ticked off (I guess?), change lane to the left, drive to my side and FORCED HIS CAR ON ME. I hit the brake and the driver got in front of me. At this time I think, OK, crazy guy.. I am just going to exit at the next ramp. The Red Prius is STILL in front of me and EXITING along with me, still hitting the brake abruptly once in a while.
I called 911 and while the phone still ringing, we got into a stop light. I remained in the car, but I got my Taser out and put on my lap, JUST IN CASE the driver of the Red Prius got out of his car and attempts to attack me.
I purposely turned on my internal car light so he can see I am making a call. When the light turn green, he did the same thing again, hit the brake abruptly, trying to get me hit his car. There is a Costco on Hindry Avenue, right after the I-405S exit ramp, so I thought "Fine, I'll pull over to Costco Gas station, at least there are tons of people.".
At this point, the car drove away...
After all the above the 911 call goes through. I gave the situation above to the dispatcher and get her the Red Prius license plate. The dispatcher took down my information (name and phone number) and told me she will send an officer to search the area.
Now, in the above situation, IF the driver followed me to Costco and attempt to attack me, do I have the right to use my taser IF necessary?
I was driving on I-405 South, near Rosecrans exit. A Red Prius suddenly cut in front me from the right side (merging to traffic), leaving just inches between my car and his. Luckily I hit the brake in time to avoid collision. I flash my high-beam for a split-second to let him know. The driver then got pissed off, gave me the finger and hit the brake, almost causing ANOTHER collision.
I backed off and leave a bit of distance. However, the drive slows down too, and hit the brake again! This goes for maybe the next 20 seconds or so.
I didn't want any trouble so I just change lane to the right. However, that lane is a freeway exit so I have to change lane to the left again. I did this to the car IN FRONT of the Red Prius, so I didn't cut him, nor the other car.
The driver for the Red Prius got ticked off (I guess?), change lane to the left, drive to my side and FORCED HIS CAR ON ME. I hit the brake and the driver got in front of me. At this time I think, OK, crazy guy.. I am just going to exit at the next ramp. The Red Prius is STILL in front of me and EXITING along with me, still hitting the brake abruptly once in a while.
I called 911 and while the phone still ringing, we got into a stop light. I remained in the car, but I got my Taser out and put on my lap, JUST IN CASE the driver of the Red Prius got out of his car and attempts to attack me.
I purposely turned on my internal car light so he can see I am making a call. When the light turn green, he did the same thing again, hit the brake abruptly, trying to get me hit his car. There is a Costco on Hindry Avenue, right after the I-405S exit ramp, so I thought "Fine, I'll pull over to Costco Gas station, at least there are tons of people.".
At this point, the car drove away...
After all the above the 911 call goes through. I gave the situation above to the dispatcher and get her the Red Prius license plate. The dispatcher took down my information (name and phone number) and told me she will send an officer to search the area.
Now, in the above situation, IF the driver followed me to Costco and attempt to attack me, do I have the right to use my taser IF necessary?
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