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Self-defense laws of all 50 states : with plain-talk summaries / by James D. "Mitch" Vilos and Evan John Vilos.
Author:
Vilos, James D.

Vilos, Evan John.
Publication Information:
Centerville, Utah : Guns West Pub., 2010, 2013.
Call Number:
KF9246 .V55 2013
Abstract:
Knowing where states draw the line between your rights and the rights of those who seek to harm you, your family or your property could be the most important knowledge of your lifetime. This concise book provides easy access to the statues, cases, and jury instructions that define the law of self-defense in each of the fifty states and Washington D.C.
Edition:
[2nd edition]
ISBN:
9780984505876
Physical Description:
xl, 576 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Contents:
Introduction -- From Neighborhood Watch to life in prison -- Understanding the crucial terms and concepts of self-defense law -- Template [subheadings] described in detail -- Self-defense laws of all 50 states -- State deadly force chart -- Duty to retreat map -- Thumbs-down factors -- Justifiable acts of self-defense -- Conflict avoidance -- Step up in force -- Perception and reaction time and the non-firearm deadly threat -- The "Superdell" Schanze brandishing case -- Domestic violence and Battered Woman's Syndrome -- Statements made after a defensive incident -- Risk of being sued for defending yourself -- TASER: a less-lethal alternative -- Self-defense from animals -- Additional resources -- About future editions -- Conclusion: The mother of all self-defense laws -- About the authors.
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