What is an example of a justifiable homicide?

Easiest example is causing a death while defending yourself or others from assault. Suppose you were in a classroom when someone entered and started shooting people. The attacker turned his back to you to shoot the professor; you picked up a chair and hit the attacker on the head. read more

Easiest example is causing a death while defending yourself or others from assault. Suppose you were in a classroom when someone entered and started shooting people. read more

Justifiable or Excusable Homicide. A homicide may be justifiable or excusable by the surrounding circumstances. In such cases, the homicide will not be considered a criminal act. A justifiable homicide is a homicide that is commanded or authorized by law. For instance, soldiers in a time of war may be commanded to kill enemy soldiers. read more

The concept of justifiable homicide in criminal law (e.g. as opposed to culpable homicide) stands on the dividing line between an excuse, a justification, and an exculpation. In certain circumstances, homicide is justified when it prevents greater harm to innocents. read more