Criminal Law - Self-Defense - Prior Acts by Victim
Authorizing a person charged with murder or manslaughter in any degree or a crime under Title 3, Subtitle 2 of the Criminal Law Article to assert the defense that the person acted in self-defense and need not prove that the person believed danger was imminent or immediate if the victim had previously committed a certain act against the person.
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Basic Information
- Status
- Chaptered
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
- Type
- Unknown
- Cross-filed
- False
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Upcoming Events
Hearing
March 10, 2026
at 13:00
📍 Judiciary
Hearing - Judiciary Committee
Sponsors
Ruff
Smith
Embry