Ohio’s New ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law Encourages Fight Over Flight
04/05/21 AT 11:57 AM
Concerns about an increase in deaths are growing in Ohio after passage of the “stand your ground” law, which goes into effect Tuesday.
While supporters argue the new law gives the public additional protection, others believe it could lead to a rise in gun deaths, The Columbus Dispatch reported. The “stand your ground” law removes the previous legal obligation to remove oneself from a confrontation before using deadly force as a last resort.
For an individual to be justified in using deadly force under the new law, they must meet certain standards. The person can not be responsible for starting the confrontation, they must have the legal right to be present wherever the altercation occurs, they must be in fear for their life or serious bodily harm, and they must be able to explain why they acted.