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The Stand Your Ground principle, also known as the "no duty to retreat" law, is a legal doctrine that allows individuals to use deadly force in self-defense without a requirement to first attempt to escape a dangerous situation. This principle is rooted in the idea that a person has the right to defend themselves in any place they are lawfully present, even if retreat might be an option.
Historically, many jurisdictions imposed a "duty to retreat," meaning that if a person was attacked, they were
The implementation and interpretation of Stand Your Ground laws vary significantly by state in the United