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Legislators postpone debate on self-defense bill
A late amendment forced legislators Thursday to postpone debate of a bill that would increase self-defense rights in the state.
Proposed legislation could refine state self-defense standards
A state Assembly committee will consider self-defense standards as part of proposed bill up for debate Thursday.
2010AP744-CR State v. Hyde
Criminal Procedure Self-defense; ineffective assistance Johnathan Hyde appeals a judgment convicting him of aggravated battery by use of a dangerous weapon. He also appeals an order denying his postconviction motion for a new trial. Hyde claims that: (1) the circuit court erred in refusing to give the jury a self-defense instruction; (2) trial counsel provided […]
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2010AP509-CR State v. Kubat
Battery Self-defense Richard Kubat appeals a judgment of conviction for misdemeanor battery. Kubat argues the trial court should have granted his motion for a directed verdict of acquittal following presentation of the State’s case and should not have instructed the jury on provocation. Kubat further asserts he was denied due process. We reject Kubat’s arguments […]
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