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The Window of Justification Part 2: Shot Too Soon

Recently we discussed the concept of the “window of justification” as it pertains to using deadly force for...

The Window of Justification

Self-defense homicide is justifiable only when there is a reasonable fear of imminent death or great bodily harm. In...

The Final Decision in Home Security

We take an in-depth look at three home defense cases. In each, the security measures (or lack of security measures)...

“In Self Defense” The Jerome Ersland Case: The Line Between Self Defense And Murder- The Verdict

In this installment of “The Four Elements of Self-Defense,” we look at the verdict in the Jerome Ersland case and...

“In Self Defense” The Jerome Ersland Case: The Line Between Self Defense And Murder- Post-incident Actions

In this installment of “The Four Elements of Self-Defense,” we explore how Jerome Ersland’s post-incident actions...

“In Self Defense” The Jerome Ersland Case: The Line Between Self Defense And Murder- Reasonable Fear

In this installment of “The Four Elements of Self-Defense,” we explore how the concept of “reasonable fear”...