Duty to retreat before using reasonable force in defense of self or others eliminated.
Law on use of force in self-defense clarified, common law duty to retreat in cases of self-defense outside the home expanded, and presumption of right to self-defense created.
Deadly force and self-defense provisions clarified, and duty to retreat eliminated.
Clarifying that there is no duty to retreat before making a threat to use force in self-defense in certain circumstances.
Use of force in self-defense no duty to retreat before making a threat to use force in certain circumstances clarifying provision
Law on use of force in defense of home and person clarified, self-defense and defense of home laws codified and extended, common law duty to retreat eliminated in certain cases, boundaries of dwelling expanded, presumption created, and rights extended to others defending against entry.
Law on use of force in defense of home and person clarified, self-defense and defense of home laws codified and extended, common law duty to retreat eliminated in certain cases, boundaries of dwelling expanded, presumption created, and rights extended to others defending against entry.
Law clarification on use of force in self-defense
Use of force in self-defense provisions modifications
Self-defense use of force provisions modifications