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The Utah Supreme Court is diving deep into the complexities of self-defense jury instructions, questioning if outdated legal precedents could skew justice.

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Court Reviews Jury Instruction Discretion in Self Defense Case
Court analyzes whether instruction clarity impacts self defense jury outcomes.
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July 20, 2025 at 4:35 AM Everybody can reply
As the jury deliberates the fate of Tamar McIntyre in a gripping murder trial, the weight of justice hangs in the balance amidst questions of intent and self-defense.

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Tamar McIntyre faces capital murder charges for shooting Mark Anthony Salvador in Texas
Jury considers capital murder and lesser charges against Tamar McIntyre for fatal shooting.
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April 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM Everybody can reply
The Utah Supreme Court is grappling with a complex self-defense case that questions the very definition of "reasonableness" in the use of lethal force.

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Court Evaluates Reasonableness of Defendant's Use of Lethal Force in Assault Case
Jury instructed on reasonableness in assessing defendant's claim of self-defense.
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July 20, 2025 at 4:33 AM Everybody can reply
In a landmark case that could redefine self-defense laws, a Texas courtroom is grappling with whether deadly force was justified to protect a vehicle from perceived threat.

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Court examines deadly force in defense of property case involving Estrella's vehicle
Judge reviews arguments on justifying deadly force during property defense incident.
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April 10, 2025 at 6:24 PM Everybody can reply
Don’t Run—You Have the Right to Stand Your Ground

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September 12, 2025 at 4:31 PM Everybody can reply
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In Illinois, you don’t have to retreat. Whether you're at home, in your car, or out in public, you have the right to stand your ground and protect yourself. 

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September 8, 2025 at 1:32 AM Everybody can reply
In a high-stakes session, the Utah Supreme Court wrestled with the critical nuances of self-defense law, questioning whether jurors received the clarity they need to deliver fair verdicts.

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Court hears debate on jury instruction for self-defense case
Defense and state attorneys discuss jury instruction clarity in self-defense legal standards.
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May 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM Everybody can reply
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Match Their Force—Don’t Go Overboard

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September 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM Everybody can reply
In Illinois, you don’t have to retreat. Whether you're at home, in your car, or out in public, you have the right to stand your ground and protect yourself.

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September 19, 2025 at 1:31 AM Everybody can reply
In a gripping Utah Supreme Court case, the defense's self-defense claim faces fierce scrutiny as contradictions arise, leaving the jury to weigh the fine line between legal rights and the use of lethal force.

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Defense attorney argues self-defense lacks support in defendant's shooting case
Defense testimony presents contradictions, as jury assesses reasonableness of lethal force used.
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May 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM Everybody can reply