Legal Immunity Through Self-Defense

Stand Your Ground Laws: Self-Defense and Legal Immunity

Stand your ground laws are in effect in about 28 U.S. states and generally remove the duty to retreat before using lawful force in self-defense. They can also provide pretrial immunity from arrest or prosecution when statutory conditions are met, but limits apply (e.g., provocation or unlawful activity). This article explains the legal rules, real-world […]

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