MEMBERSHIP AREAS OF COVERAGE
At home, outside your home which includes all locations in your domicile city and all other cities. All fifty states, all United States Territories, Native American Indian Tribal Land, Federal or State Parks, or while in the process of travel to, from, or through any of the aforementioned locations within US jurisdiction. The Self Defense Fund (SDF) will provide legal assistance for an attack by a person or animal if prosecuted for defending self or family. SDF qualified attorneys will aggressively pursue and defend you against criminal or civil litigation, including court costs, and, if needed, private investigator fees and/or expert witness fees, until your case is resolved or a no-bill by a Grand Jury [or applicable court jury system. Qualified attorneys will aggressively defend you against criminal or civil litigation brought against you for self defense.
Self Defense Coverage in All 50 States
US Territories
Self Defense Fund is the only company that covers vacationers or military members in American Samoa, Guam, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. In the US Territories you cannot have a gun but you are covered if and when you defend yourself.
No Add-On Cost
Our mission is to make you hard to convict.
A verdict of “Not Guilty”
Let's face it you can get a bad jury or a biased judge. That's why you take steps to protect yourself and your family. Don't become a victim of a predatory prosecutor.
If you are like most people you do not have the assets to pay expensive attorneys and their legal teams to keep you out of jail. You need money to survive the legal fight that comes after you defend yourself or family.
You could be in the wrong place at the wrong time or you are facing a truly unjust prosecution after a self-defense event; you will need a team of attorneys on you side.
Choose Your Amount of Coverage to Fit Your Needs
Three Plans
1. "Gold Plan" unlimited attorney fees plus $10 Million for extras to include civil judgements not to exceed the total aggregate amount. This plan includes payment of a civil judgement not to exceed the total aggregate paid via a supersedeas bond aka appeals bond.
2. "Silver Plan" unlimited attorney fees plus $5 Million for extras to include civil judgements not to exceed the total aggregate amount. This plan includes payment of a civil judgement not to exceed the total aggregate paid via a supersedeas bond aka appeals bond.
3 "Bronze Plan" unlimited attorney fees plus $1 Million for extras to include civil judgements not to exceed the total aggregate amount. This plan does not cover civil judgements.
Meaning of Extras: Can be but not limited to court cost, expert witness, bail bond, appeals, more than 1 attorney if needed. You have the advantage of multiple, specialized attorneys at your side. Gold and Silver Plan also includes coverage for a civil judgement in case you have a biased judge and/or a biased jury. Not to worry the appeals process is ongoing until your case reaches fruition.
VICTIMS RIGHTS
If you have had to defend yourself or family from an attack, remember you have victim rights too. As a Self Defense Fund member, you have the power to “Fight Back”. You can sue your attacker and legally seek restitution from their assets which can amount to $,$$$,$$$.$$
Federal and state laws offer rights to victims of crimes including, but not limited to, those inflicted with pain, suffering, property loss, violence, robbery, physical abuse and scores of other crimes. If you have been a victim of a crime then the Self Defense Fund can assist you in finding out what your state laws are with regard to compensation, restitution, victim statements and more.
THE RIGHT TO RESTITUTION:
Courts can order restitution directly to the victim of a crime. Restitution can cover any out-of-pocket losses directly relating to the crime, including:
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Medical Expenses
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Therapy Costs
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Prescription Charges
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Counseling Costs
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Lost Wages
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Expenses related to participating in the criminal justice process (such as travel costs and child care expenses)
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Lost or Damaged Property
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Insurance Deductibles
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Other expenses that resulted directly from the crime