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Feb 21 2017

The validity of self-defense claims in light of New York’s strict gun laws

Self-defense can be used as a legal defense strategy for people charged with murder, assault or other serious and violent crimes. Also known as justification in New York State, this defense can be used when the defendant has hurt another individual, but their actions were justified because they were defending themselves from the threat of…