New Jersey S343 revises the law on justified use of force and deadly force.
New Jersey S343 revises the law concerning the justified use of force and deadly force. It allows individuals to use or threaten force, excluding deadly force, if they reasonably believe it is necessary to defend themselves or others from imminent unlawful force. Individuals using or threatening force do not have a duty to retreat. The bill also allows the use of deadly force if necessary to prevent imminent death, serious bodily injury, or certain crimes.
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