That is correct. If the shooting was NOT Justified, then you are not immune.optman09 wrote: Doesn't someone have to say that the force was justified before immunity. My reasoning was that it would be the civil court judge. The family could sue and lose after the judge found that the shooting was justified. But the family could sue and win if the judge found that the shooting was not justified. Obviously IANAL and it's likely that I am completely wrong. Educate me please
However, If you do get convicted of Manslaughter or 2nd degree murder, I think a Civil case is the least of your worries.