[Canehdianman]

Originally Posted by wretched34

I'm with undercoverbrother on this one.
If I was approached by LPO's in a parking lot, and accused of shoplifting, and had not done so, the last thing I would do is start a confrontation. Stay calm, do as they ask, let them do their job, and you're on your way.
Losing your mind, and starting a physical altercation, when you're outnumbered is a bad start, then pulling a concealed weapon, and using it, well, now you're in real trouble.
Weather the guy shoplifted or not, is no longer the issue, the assault with a deadly weapon or possibly attempted murder is what you're being dragged into court for.

A person capable of pulling a knife, and using it on another person, over suspected shoplifting is a dangerous person, and 100% deserved a beating. That is not self defense, that is a crime.

The problem with your argument, is that once you remove the shoplifting from the equation, it's two guys jumping another guy in the parking lot.

Pulling a knife in that situation is self-defense.