Colorado's self-defense law grants you the right to employ physical force in defense of yourself or others, provided you meet two key conditions: ● Reasonable Belief: You must genuinely believe that using force is...more
Colorado is not a pure "Stand Your Ground" state, there is no specific stand your ground statute. Colorado law does recognize the right to use force, including deadly force, in self-defense situations, but it does not have a...more
In the recent decision Newton v. Morgantown Machine & Hydraulics, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia limited the state’s public policy regarding the use of self-defense in the workplace. The plaintiff in Newton...more
With the medical marijuana licensing process now underway in Oklahoma, it might be well to consider some of the effects that holding a patient or commercial license have on an individual’s ability to exercise the right to...more