The Defense of Justification: An Analysis of the Case Against Darren Wilson

As news spreads of the shooting of Michael Brown by Darren Wilson, many have already begun to speculate as to the result.  Some say Wilson will go to jail murdering a boy in cold blood, and others say he was justified in defending himself and should not face jail time for doing his job.  Although the facts of the case are not crystal clear, it is important to view the facts and apply the law in as unbiased a manner as possible.  An analysis of the relevant statutes and possible facts of the case follows.