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Self-Defense LawOhio, USA

Ohio SB 175 (Stand Your Ground Expansion)

Summary

Effective in 2021, Ohio law removed the duty to retreat before using force in self-defense for anyone who is in a place they are lawfully allowed to be.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    The right to use force in self-defense in public places without retreating.
  • 02.
    The right to have the prosecution prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the force was not self-defense.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Felony charges if the force used is considered disproportionate to the threat.
  • 02.
    Civil liability if the use of force is found to be criminal.

Verified Citations

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