Self-Defense

Legal defense based on Article 36 of the Japanese Penal Code regarding legitimate and excessive self-defense.

1. Hall v. Walker

2. Jurisdiction: United States (January 14, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Michael Hall (Defendant), David Walker (Deceased Victim)
4. Case Tags: Homicide;Self-Defense;Stand Your Ground Law;Firearm Offense

1. Taylor v. Broton

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 12, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Jane Taylor (Plaintiff), Michael Broton (Defendant)
4. Case Tags: Stand Your Ground Law;Self-Defense;Civil Battery;Gun Violence

1. Hunt v. State of Alabama

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 9, 2026)
3. Key Figures: John Hunt (Appellant/Defendant) vs. State of Alabama (Appellee/Prosecution)
4. Case Tags: Murder;Self-Defense;Stand Your Ground Law;Castle Doctrine

1. Theodore v. Walker

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 24, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Theodore (full name undisclosed); Defendant: Walker (full name undisclosed)
4. Case Tags: Murder;Self-Defense;Stand Your Ground Law;Jury Trial

1. Scott v. Dunn

2. Jurisdiction: United States (May 8, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Jane Scott (widow of Mark Scott); Defendant: Michael Dunn
4. Case Tags: Murder;Wrongful Death;Self-Defense;Stand Your Ground