It matters tactically if he was armed or not. But legally, if you say you thought he was armed, and was attempting to use that weapon against you or someone else, you are good.
Other things they may ask about, which can sound foolish, but can really matter in court, and are used as traps:
1) Were the decedent or you in an illuminated location?
2) Were you able to visually identify the decedent?
3) Could you judge the height of the decedent?
4) What kind of weapon did you think the decedent had? (A really trick question.)
5) Did either of you speak before you fired?
Court testimony is less honesty than ritual. Honesty can be used against you, which is why the ritual evolved. A pat, bulletproof answer is often far better than the truth.
It is one of the reasons for the Fifth Amendment.
A polite refusal to answer questions absent the presence of legal council is almost always good advice.
what are the answers?
Other things they may ask about, which can sound foolish, but can really matter in court, and are used as traps:
1) Were the decedent or you in an illuminated location?
2) Were you able to visually identify the decedent?
3) Could you judge the height of the decedent?
4) What kind of weapon did you think the decedent had? (A really trick question.)
5) Did either of you speak before you fired?
Court testimony is less honesty than ritual. Honesty can be used against you, which is why the ritual evolved. A pat, bulletproof answer is often far better than the truth.
Actually the ONLY answer is your name, I was afraid for my life and I WANT AN ATTORNEY!!! Nothing else, don't EVER talk to the police EVER about anything unless your lawyer is present. They are NOT your friend and have no interest in helping you or anybody else. If anybody reads this please take home this one fact DON'T EVER JUST " TALK" to the police. EVER. . Don't describe anything, don't tell them anything don't even try to explain what happened. Just your name, you were afraid and you want your lawyer.