The Andrew Branca Show

Is it possible that pointing what one knows to be a real gun at another human being, cocking the hammer, pulling the trigger, contrary to all industry practices and safety guidelines, and without first ensuring there is no live ammo in the gun, and killing someone as a result, is simply not a crime? Earlier this month the defense lawyers for Alec Baldwin--awaiting trial on a charge of involuntary...

Yesterday Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer, presiding over the upcoming manslaughter trial of Alec Baldwin, for the killing of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of low-budget western movie "Rust," held a hearing to resolve a motion by Baldwin's highly paid defense team asking that the grand jury indictment against their client be dismissed. Arguing counter to that defense motion i...

Yesterday, May 16, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a full and complete pardon to Daniel Perry, on the recommendation of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.  Perry had been convicted of the murder of AK-47 armed Black Lives Matter protestor Garrett Foster during a 2020 BLM protest in Austin TX. The jury rejected Perry's claim of self-defense, and Perry was subsequently sentenced to 25 ye...

Two days ago, Attorney William Kirk, the President of law firm Washington Gun Law, released a YouTube video on his extremely popular channel (~360,000 subscribers) providing legal analysis of the tragic shooting death of Roger Fortson. The title of that video: "The Florida Man Who Was Executed for Exercising His Constitutional Rights." (Find it here: https://youtu.be/IWepSw11YiA?si=_mxXs...

On Friday, May 3 a Florida deputy responded to a domestic violence call.  Arriving at the apartment complex the deputy was met by the woman who'd made the call, who directed him to apartment 1401, in which she believed the violence to be occurring.  The deputy knocked on the door, standing on either side for purposes of safety.  When the door opened, the deputy was presented with a man with a...

It's finally happened--you've encountered "sum dude" who is trying to kill you. Fortunately, you've prepared for this fateful day, and are armed for a deadly force encounter--with a hand grenade.  You pull the pin, toss the frag, and BOOM! Problem solved! Or IS it? Can it POSSIBLY be lawful to use a hand grenade to stop your lethal attacker? Even less clear--what if your h...

Suddenly you see another person being threatened with physical violence. You have the means and opportunity to come to their defense. Should you? Are you aware of the very real risks you're incurring if you do so--risks of death and life in prison? Have you thought through the scenarios in which you're willing to incur those risks? For yourself? For your wife and children and others you...

In today's Law of Self Defense Q&A Show we'll address a variety of self-defense law questions, including: [07:37] Is my garage part of my "Castle"? (421) [21:00] What if you mistakenly defend the wrong person you see in a struggle? (423) [32:17] What if I cause collateral damage, or hit a bystander, when shooting in self-defense? (426) [38:39] Can you recommend a defense la...

At Law of Self Defense we generally talk about the use of defensive force in self-defense against other PEOPLE. But what about the use of force in defense against ANIMALS? The rules of engagement are not at all the same when defending against animals rather than people. Lawful defense against animal attacks topic for today's show, prompted by an attack by a pack of Pit Bulls on a Philadelphia...

On Monday, April 29, 2024, around 1:30 p.m., the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force was attempting to serve active felony warrants for unlawful felon gun possession and felony flight to elude on 39-year-old convict Terry Clark Hughes, Jr. As officers approached, Hughes began firing at them, striking multiple officers. The officers responded in kind, and the gunfight was on. By the time the smoke cl...

An Ohio police officer responds to a call of a man walking around a residential neighborhood pointing a gun at homes.  As the officer pulls up, he sees a suspect that matches the description called in. The officer begins to verbally engage with the suspect--and within seconds has fired a shot as he spots an apparent gun in the suspect's hand. The apparent gun would later be determined to be a...

Discover the surprising things that can be used against you in court, even if you never knew they could be. In the eyes of the law, every decision and choice you make can potentially work against you. Join us as we delve into the intricate workings of the criminal justice system and uncover how seemingly innocent actions can be used as ammunition in a court of law. Stay informed and be prepared. B...

Hey folks, This morning I was a guest on the American Warrior Society Show, hosted by Rich Brown, to discuss last week's conviction of Nicolae Miu over the Apple River stabbings.  We were also joined by my good friend, Dr. TC Fuller. Enjoy the show! BECOME A LAW OF SELF DEFENSE EXPERT IN ONE DAY! Twice a year Attorney Andrew Branca hosts a LIVE full-day Law of Self Defense Advanced Webinar--a...

Join me LIVE as I delve into Alec Baldwin's legal defense team's outrageous antics in the trial for the tragic death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust."  With arguments that seem more fit for a soap opera than a courtroom, Baldwin's defense team is making waves with their emotionally charged and legally absurd motions.  Witness the drama unfold as we analyze the lates...

Shocking video has been released showing a North Carolina Department of Transportation worker attempting to use a pistol to prevent the theft of his work truck. He fires several rounds at the thief, who manages to drive the truck away backwards. Unfortunately, the thief then drives the truck back to the scene of conflict, running down and killing the NC DOT worker. The thief has now been charged w...

Watch as a shocking incident unfolds in San Jose, CA, where a group of brazen car thieves steal a Corvette in plain sight of security cameras, knowing they are being filmed, while threatening the owner's life if he attempts to prevent the theft. Should such thieves threatening deadly force to complete their crime themselves be at jeopardy of deadly defensive force by the property owner? Could...

Watch as a dramatic incident unfolds on the streets of Philly as a driver transporting a significant amount of cash becomes the target of a brazen armed robbery. The intense confrontation, captured on the victim's dash camera, escalates into a shootout between the two parties. With both individuals armed, the situation quickly turns dangerous, leading to shots being fired and the robber ultim...

Today's Show: In today's show we cover the Courtney Clenney Arthur hearing testimony of the lead investigator, Detective Brecino. Specifically, we cover Brecino's cross-examination by Defense Counsel Frank Prieto. Overview: This week we're covering "OnlyFans Killer" Courtney Clenney, who on April 3, 2022 killed her boyfriend Christian Obumseli with a knife in their Mi...

In today's show, we'll be following a live stream of the trial, Wisconsin v. Zacharia Anderson. This trial resulted in the murder conviction of defendant Anderson, with Anderson sentenced in May 2023 to life in prison. Despite not initially following the trial due to it not being a self-defense case, many respected lawyers concluded that the trial and conviction were a miscarriage of jus...

Today's Show: In today's show we cover the Courtney Clenney Arthur hearing testimony of the lead investigator, Detective Brecino. Specifically, we cover Brecino's direct examination by Assistant State's Attorney Khalil Quinan. Overview: This week we're covering "OnlyFans Killer" Courtney Clenney, who on April 3, 2022 killed her boyfriend Christian Obumseli with a...

In this video, we explore the 1939 US Supreme Court decision in US v. Miller , which was the Court's first substantive ruling on the Second Amendment. The case involved Jack Miller and Frank Layton, two individuals with criminal histories, who never appeared in court to argue their side against the Federal government. The decision ultimately ruled that the Second Amendment only protected fire...

Today's show is Part 2 of 2 of our reading of the law review article "The Peculiar Story of United States v. Miller ," by attorney and legal scholar Brian L. Frye. In 1939, the US Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision in US v. Miller , shaping the interpretation of the Second Amendment. This case ruled that the Amendment only protected firearms useful to a militia, sparking...

Today's show is Part 1 of 2 of our reading of the law review article "The Peculiar Story of United States v. Miller ," by attorney and legal scholar Brian L. Frye. In 1939, the US Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision in US v. Miller , shaping the interpretation of the Second Amendment. This case ruled that the Amendment only protected firearms useful to a militia, sparking...

In this episode, we delve into the landmark 1966 US Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona , which gave rise to the famous "Miranda rights" that are now a staple of police procedures in the United States. Surprisingly, this crucial decision was a close 5-to-4 ruling by the Supreme Court, a fact that is not widely known to the public. Join Attorney Andrew Branca as he breaks down the major...

In this episode, we delve into the landmark 1966 US Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona , which gave rise to the famous "Miranda rights" that are now a staple of police procedures in the United States. Surprisingly, this crucial decision was a close 5-to-4 ruling by the Supreme Court, a fact that is not widely known to the public. Join Attorney Andrew Branca as he breaks down the major...