Stand Your Ground Law

Examination of state self-defense statutes that remove the duty to retreat before using deadly force in public confrontations.

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. McKenzie v. Broton

2. Jurisdiction: United States (Florida) (February 11, 2026)
3. Original Case: McKenzie v. Broton et al.
4. Key Figures: Jordan McKenzie (Plaintiff, father of deceased); Alex Broton, Chris Daniels, Taylor Reed (Defendants)
5. Case Tags: Homicide;Self-Defense Claim;Wrongful Death;Stand Your Ground Law

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. Carter v. Bishop

2. Jurisdiction: United States (April 16, 2026)
3. VictimsMarcus CarterDefendantsDaniel BishopPlaintiffsEstate of Marcus CarterInvestigatorsDetective Sarah ChenProsecutorsAssistant District Attorney Michael TorresDefense AttorneysJoanna KleinPlaintiff AttorneysBenjamin ColeJudgesJudge Evelyn ReedInstitutionsSan Mateo County Superior Court
4. Case Tags: Self-Defense Claim;Stand Your Ground Law;Wrongful Death Action;Deadly Force Analysis