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This is interesting information to read. What has changed since many of these cases is more jurisdictions are "stand your ground" (likely the most misused term in self defense) or not requiring a duty to retreat for self defense. In some locations, although retreat is not required, it still may be considered by a jury. Some of these older cases may not have application under current laws, but some no doubt will. It is interesting to see where we have been.
Some of the other examples fall under the "innocence" category or initial aggressor / provoker. Jurisdictions can have different ways this is seen as well. Thanks for this thread with some deeper, nuanced issues @RicInOR. Your avatar is appropriate with this topic!
Some of the other examples fall under the "innocence" category or initial aggressor / provoker. Jurisdictions can have different ways this is seen as well. Thanks for this thread with some deeper, nuanced issues @RicInOR. Your avatar is appropriate with this topic!