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DEADLY-FORCE SELF-DEFENSE AND THE PROBLEM OF THE SILENT, SUBTLE PROVOCATEUR.

Authors :
Brooks, Joshua D.
Source :
Cornell Journal of Law & Public Policy; Spring2015, Vol. 24 Issue 3, p533-566, 34p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article discusses what the author refers to as a "provocateur limitation" in relation to legal cases involving deadly-force self-defense claims in America, and it mentions neighborhood watch member George Zimmerman who was acquitted after shooting and killing teenager Trayvon Martin in 2012. The concept of a "silent, subtle provocateur" who intends to provoke violence against himself or herself in order to justify the use of self-defense is mentioned, along with good faith.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10690565
Volume :
24
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Cornell Journal of Law & Public Policy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
102237757