So what are the rights of a person who feels under threat to take whatever action he or she deems necessary to protect his or her personal safety? The criminal code is murky and does not permit a person to take whatever action he or she feels necessary to protect self, famlly and property.

Guest: Ari Goldkind. Criminal lawyer, blogger, media commentator in Toronto.

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