Self-defence Laws
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Murder charge dropped in case of Milton, Ont., man accused of killing armed intruderThe Crown withdrew the second-degree murder charge laid against Ali Mian, saying there is no reasonable prospect of a conviction.CrimeJul 31, 2023
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After Halifax homicide results in no charges, what constitutes self-defence?After a recent homicide in Halifax resulted in no charges being laid, two lawyers say there’s a lot to consider when looking at how self-defence laws work.CrimeJan 7, 2023
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What rights do you have to defend your property in Canada?The Criminal Code does allow for homeowners to use “reasonable force” when defending their property. But each case is different.Feb 27, 2018
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Trayvon Martin’s mom to testify on stand-your-ground lawsThe mother of Trayvon Martin says states must clarify so-called "stand your ground" self-defence laws.WorldOct 29, 2013
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