Index
Michigan Self-Defense Act
Summary
Codifies the right to use force without retreating for individuals who are not committing a crime and are in a place they have a legal right to be.
Rights & Rules
- 01.You can use deadly force anywhere you have a legal right to be if you honestly and reasonably believe it is necessary.
- 02.You are protected from civil action by the person against whom force was used if that force was justified.
Penalties
- 01.Criminal charges for homicide or assault if the person using force was committing a crime at the time.
- 02.Loss of protections if the person using force was the initial aggressor.
Verified Citations
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