self-defense Cases

Explore court opinions related to self-defense. AI summaries of legal decisions in plain English.

Ray Anthony Combs, Jr. v. State of Florida

fladistctapp · 2026-03-27

This case involves Ray Anthony Combs, Jr.'s appeal of his conviction and sentence for aggravated assault with a firearm. Combs argued that the trial court made several errors, including denying his re...

Larry Eugene Bell, Jr. v. State of Florida

fladistctapp · 2026-03-27

This case involves Larry Eugene Bell, Jr.'s appeal of his conviction and sentence for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Bell argued that the trial court made several errors, including denying h...

Commonwealth, Aplt. v. Fountain, K.

pa · 2026-03-26

This case involves K. Fountain, who was convicted of several charges including aggravated assault and strangulation after an incident with his girlfriend. Fountain appealed his conviction, arguing tha...

People v. Chang

calctapp · 2026-03-25

This case involves Mr. Chang, who was convicted of assault with a deadly weapon and other charges after an altercation. The primary issue on appeal was whether the trial court properly instructed the ...

Patterson v. State

ga · 2026-03-17

This case, Patterson v. State, involved Mr. Patterson appealing his conviction for aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The core of his appeal rested on tw...

People v. Galindo

ny · 2026-02-19

In this case, the defendant, Galindo, was charged with several crimes, including assault and resisting arrest. The prosecution presented evidence, including witness testimony and physical evidence, to...

State v. Fletes

or · 2026-02-05

This case involves a defendant, Fletes, who was convicted of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. The victim testified that Fletes attacked him with a knife during an argument. Fletes claimed self...

State v. Ribas

or · 2026-01-29

This case involves a defendant, Ribas, who was convicted of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The victim testified that Ribas attacked him with a knife. Ribas claimed self-defense, arguing the ...

People v. Vesey

ill · 2026-01-23

This case involves a defendant, Vesey, who was convicted of aggravated battery with a firearm. The conviction stemmed from an incident where Vesey allegedly shot an individual during an argument. Vese...

State v. Michael Owens

nj · 2026-01-06

This case involves a defendant, Michael Owens, who was charged with several crimes, including aggravated assault and resisting arrest. The State presented evidence that Owens assaulted a police office...

People v. Kopp

cal · 2025-12-29

The California Supreme Court addressed the admissibility of evidence obtained through a "digital forensic examination" of a defendant's electronic devices, specifically focusing on the scope of the se...

People v. Velasquez

nysupct · 2025-12-02

This case involves a defendant, Velasquez, who was charged with several crimes, including assault and resisting arrest. The prosecution presented evidence, including witness testimony and physical evi...

State v. John Joseph Erb

sc · 2025-11-26

This case involves a man named John Joseph Erb who was convicted of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The victim testified that Erb pointed a gun at him and threatened to shoot him. Erb claimed...

People v. Guevara

cal · 2025-10-09

This case involves a defendant, Guevara, who was convicted of multiple felonies, including assault with a deadly weapon and attempted murder. The prosecution presented evidence that Guevara shot at a ...

State of Arizona v. Michael Eugene Traverso

ariz · 2025-09-23

The State of Arizona charged Michael Eugene Traverso with several crimes, including aggravated assault and endangerment. The charges stemmed from an incident where Traverso allegedly pointed a firearm...