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  1. A stand-your-ground law, sometimes called a "line in the sand" or "no duty to retreat" law, provides that people may use deadly force when they reasonably believe it to be necessary to defend against certain violent crimes (right of self-defense).

  2. Apr 20, 2023 · A stand your ground law is enacted at state level and most of these permit an individual to protect themselves with the use of reasonable force, including deadly force, to prevent death or...

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  3. Apr 18, 2023 · Whereas “stand your ground” says that even when a person is outside of their home, they can stay where they are without retreating, even if they can avoid the danger by retreating,...

  4. Apr 2, 2019 · A Stand Your Ground Law is a law that allows citizens to protect themselves if they feel their lives are in danger, regardless of whether they could have safely exited the situation. For example, Stand Your Ground law states that no one should feel forced to leave a premises they have every right to be in.

  5. Jul 29, 2018 · What is a ‘stand your ground’ law? Generally, “stand your ground” laws allow people to respond to threats or force without fear of criminal prosecution.

  6. STAND YOUR GROUND definition: 1. to refuse to be pushed backwards, or to continue in your beliefs in an argument: 2. to refuse…. Learn more.

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  8. Apr 19, 2023 · Missouri, Florida, Texas, Georgia, Michigan and Pennsylvania are among the states with “stand your ground” laws, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Most such laws...

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