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Originally Posted by Camron Rust
Not a legal answer but Jeff's point is certainly valid....it probably depends on the jurisdiction.
However, many cases I've observed turn from self-defense once the other party is going away from you and you seek re-engagement.
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I was just reading about how the same conduct in different jurisdictions can yield very different legal results. A man was sentenced in one state for standing up for himself. He struck second and effectively ended the encounter with that one blow, but the jury determined that he had the opportunity to leave the area after he was struck first and chose not to. The same behavior in a so-called "stand your ground" state would have been defendable.
I'm not a lawyer, but I've watched countless episodes of Law & Order.