About this video
Brian Foley explains Texas Penal Code Section 9.04, "Threats as Justifiable Force" — how the law lets a person threaten force (including showing a weapon) under the same conditions where using force would be lawful, without it counting as deadly force, so long as the purpose is limited to creating apprehension rather than causing harm.
Read the full breakdown: Texas Penal Code Section 9.04: Threats as Justifiable Force
This video is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship.