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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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