The laws provide officers with limited guidance in validating a self-defense claim and instead place the officer at risk of a wrongful arrest lawsuit for processing a suspicious individual who claimed self-defense, (Mayors Against Illegal Weapons, 2013). This may prevent investigating officers from questioning the individual supporting the defense who is alleged to have acted lawfully, thus giving the individual little incentive to cooperate with the investigation (Mayors Against Illegal Guns, 2013). The obstacles created by the SYG laws also impact the judicial system