Index
New York Penal Law Section 35.15
Summary
Establishes a duty to retreat in New York before using deadly physical force, unless the person is in their own home or cannot retreat safely.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Right to use physical force to defend against what is reasonably believed to be the use of unlawful force
- 02.Right to use deadly force if the person believes the other party is using or about to use deadly force
- 03.Requirement to retreat if safe to do so before using deadly force, except in one's dwelling
Penalties
- 01.Murder or manslaughter charges if the duty to retreat was violated and deadly force was used
- 02.Assault charges if physical force was not justified
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