Controversies

Examining the Controversies Surrounding Missouri’s Stand Your Ground Law

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Examining the Controversies Surrounding Missouri’s Stand Your Ground Law In recent years, self-defense laws across the United States have sparked heated debates, and Missouri’s Stand Your Ground law is no exception. Enacted in 2016, this legislation allows individuals to use deadly force in self-defense without the duty to retreat, a provision that has drawn both … Read more

A Look at Texas’ Stand Your Ground Law: Controversies and Cases

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Texas has long been a state known for its unique approach to self-defense laws, with the "Stand Your Ground" (SYG) law being one of its most controversial legal frameworks. Enacted in 2007, this law allows individuals to use force, including deadly force, in self-defense without the duty to retreat when they perceive a threat. While … Read more