The purpose of this thesis was to analyze Florida's stand your ground (SYG) law. This legislation allows private citizens to stand their ground and use deadly force if they …
This study explores the expansion of state-level self-defense laws between 2005 and 2010 using a threat theory framework. Unlike prior historical changes in self-defense law, which …
The purpose of this paper is to explore the development of self-defense laws in the United States, which ultimately lead to the creation of Stand Your Ground laws. The main questions …