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“One’s Home is Their Castle”. Justification Defenses in Arizona

Recent Amendment expands protections under Arizona’s “Stand Your Ground” Laws; not only to their homes, business, but anywhere else in Arizona “they have the right to be”. Amidst heated debates over “Stand Your Ground” laws Arizona, businesses and homeowners continue to do what they must, to protect their home and…

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Arizona “Stand Your Ground” Laws: Justification Defenses

“When a defendant pleads “not-guilty” due to a “justification” defense, they are basically affirming that they used force against another person, for a justifiable reason described under A.R.S. § 13-411; and thus, their actions did not constitute a criminal defense.” Justification laws are sometimes referred to as “Stand Your Ground”…

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