Properties (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
legal case
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| gptkbp:appeal |
by the defendant
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| gptkbp:caseTypes |
A-1-1983
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| gptkbp:citedBy |
97 N.J. 178
|
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
high-profile case
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| gptkbp:court |
gptkb:Superior_Court_of_New_Jersey
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_New_Jersey gptkb:State_of_New_Jersey gptkb:John_Kelly examined in legal studies acted in self-defense discussed in law schools analyzed by courts self-defense criteria |
| gptkbp:date |
June 28, 1984
|
| gptkbp:doctrine |
reasonable belief in threat
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| gptkbp:historicalEvent |
notable_in_New_Jersey_legal_history
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
State v. Kelly
|
| gptkbp:impact |
influenced future self-defense cases
influenced state laws on self-defense |
| gptkbp:judges |
gptkb:Justice_Robert_L._Clifford
remanded for new trial Supreme_Court_review |
| gptkbp:jurisdiction |
gptkb:New_Jersey
|
| gptkbp:keyPeople |
self-defense
|
| gptkbp:legal_principle |
frequently cited in legal arguments
imperfect self-defense |
| gptkbp:legal_representation |
defense attorney
reviewed by legal scholars |
| gptkbp:legalStatus |
clarified self-defense law
justification for use of force part of criminal law discussions self-defense_laws_in_New_Jersey |
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive coverage
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
still cited in legal arguments
summarized in legal databases discussed in law reviews important for legal education involved a shooting incident reviewed in legal textbooks important in criminal law affects future self-defense rulings affects jury instructions on self-defense involved a domestic dispute part_of_New_Jersey_case_law |
| gptkbp:outcome |
reversal of conviction
redefined self-defense standards set a standard for future cases reaffirmed self-defense rights. reaffirmed right to self-defense not guilty verdict on retrial |
| gptkbp:politicalParty |
gptkb:Justice_William_J._Brennan_Jr.
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| gptkbp:precedent |
established standards for self-defense claims
influenced self-defense laws nationally |
| gptkbp:relatedPatent |
gptkb:State_v._McGowan
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| gptkbp:research |
testimony of witnesses
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| gptkbp:tactics |
claim of fear for life
|
| gptkbp:year |
1984
|