Self-defense Is Legal in Michigan

And "The System" hates that. Retired detective cleared of shooting his son in self-defense after judge tosses case

A retired detective was attacked in his own home by his son. He shot him in self-defense.

“His sister and best friend both said he was possessed. He was coming at his father with the intent to kill him and it was a scary situation,” [Attorney Todd] Flood said.

And under the heading "The Process is The Punishment."

As a result of the charges, the retired detective has had to step away from a job where he held a top-secret clearance and he’s suffered wage loss. He’s also had to find other work and cope with the loss of a relationship with his son, who recovered from being shot in the stomach at the homeAs a result of the charges, the retired detective has had to step away from a job where he held a top-secret clearance and he’s suffered wage loss. He’s also had to find other work and cope with the loss of a relationship with his son, who recovered from being shot in the stomach at the home

All because prosecutors hate self-defense.