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HB879: Self defense; justification of deadly force, when unlawful.
Chief Patron
Del.
Tom Gear (R-91)
Tom Gear
(R-91)
Hampton, VA
Served: 2002–
Progress
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Status
Bill is Dead
Summary
Self-defense, defense of others, defense of property. Expands the latitude granted a person who, in his home or car, defends himself, his family, or his property from the violence or possibility of violence of another. The bill also provides that one may defend himself in any place he has a right to be, without retreat. View Full Text »
Poll Results
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