I dont know how many of you are aware but right now in Georgia state legislature is SB280. Which is basically repealing the right to stand your ground against harm to yourself, house, and property. (O.C.G.A 16-3-23.1) 2013-2014 Regular Session - SB 280 Crimes and Offenses; justification and excuse; repeal statute relating to no duty to retreat prior to use of force First Reader Summary A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to justification and excuse, so as to repeal the statute relating to no duty to retreat prior to the use of force and to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. O.C.G.A. § 16-3-23.1 No duty to retreat prior to use of force in self-defense A person who uses threats or force in accordance with Code Section 16-3-21, relating to the use of force in defense of self or others, Code Section 16-3-23, relating to the use of force in defense of a habitation, or Code Section 16-3-24, relating to the use of force in defense of property other than a habitation, has no duty to retreat and has the right to stand his or her ground and use force as provided in said Code sections, including deadly force.
Posted on: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 18:00:42 +0000
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