Are "stand your ground" self-defense laws proper?

Should a potential crime victim in reasonable fear of of his life be required to attempt to withdraw from a confrontation when possible? Or is it proper to allow him to "stand his ground" and use a firearm to kill the assailant?

Anonymous , 25.03.2012, 09:50

Idea status: completed

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DianaHsieh, 26.03.2012, 14:57

Here's some related commentary from UCLA law professor Eugene Volokh:
"Lethal Self-Defense, the Quantum of Proof, the “Duty to Retreat,” and the Aggressor Exception"
http://volokh.com/2012/03/24/lethal-self-defense-the-quantum-of-proof-the-duty-to-retreat-and-the-aggressor-exception/

DianaHsieh, 12.04.2012, 09:07

See Tim Lynch's comments too: http://jurist.org/hotline/2012/04/tim-lynch-trayvon-martin.php

Ron, 18.08.2013, 09:45

The question is too vague. What is the nature of the confrontation, and what are the options for withdrawal?

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Are "stand your ground" self-defense laws proper?

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