Stand Your Ground law

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf self-defense law
gptkbp:adoptedBy over 25 U.S. states
gptkbp:allows use of deadly force in self-defense
gptkbp:appliesTo gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:basisFor gptkb:law
state statutes
gptkbp:controversy increased homicide rates
racial disparities in application
gptkbp:criticizedFor gun control advocates
gptkbp:dateEnacted gptkb:Florida
2005
gptkbp:effect provides immunity from prosecution in some cases
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Stand Your Ground law
gptkbp:notableCase gptkb:Trayvon_Martin_shooting
gptkbp:relatedTo Castle Doctrine
gptkbp:removes duty to retreat
gptkbp:supportedBy gun rights advocates
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:2012_shooting_of_Trayvon_Martin
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6