New Jersey S3099 revises justified use of force and deadly force laws, allowing stand-your-ground rights.
New Jersey S3099 revises the law concerning justified use of force and deadly force. It allows individuals to use or threaten deadly force if they reasonably believe it is necessary to prevent imminent death, serious bodily injury, or the commission of certain crimes. The bill also grants the right to stand one's ground without a duty to retreat if not engaged in a crime and in a place where they have a right to be. The legislation repeals existing statutes on the use of force and deadly force.
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