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State LawsIf you want to find out your specific state laws regarding self defense force here are a few sources. Internet. Well, you’re already here so you’ve got access. Almost any information can be found on the web. From your favorite search engine type in: criminal jury instruction your state once there you will need to section down to murder or assault, then comments on justification and self defense. A more comprehensive method is to find the actual text of your state’s Criminal Statutes.Cornell University Law School’s Legal Information Institute maintains a web page that lists link to 49 state’s statutes. It is a little more difficult to drill down to the specific issues you’re looking for. The States Attorney General’s Office for your state is the ultimate authority for all state ordinances. If you call them the staff attorneys can answer your questions. A good criminal defense attorney would be your best source. Your own lawyer can be extremely valuable as a source of information. It’ll cost you, but it’ll be worth it!
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