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Social And Equal Justice In America In The Case Of Stand Your Ground Law, Andrew I.E. Ewoh
Social And Equal Justice In America In The Case Of Stand Your Ground Law, Andrew I.E. Ewoh
Ralph Bunche Journal of Public Affairs
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The Fight Or Flight Response: A Look At Stand Your Ground, Andrea Headley, Mohamad G. Alkadry
The Fight Or Flight Response: A Look At Stand Your Ground, Andrea Headley, Mohamad G. Alkadry
Ralph Bunche Journal of Public Affairs
In addressing the historical importance—or lack thereof—of the Stand Your Ground law, this article discusses the evolution of self-defense laws. Specific landmark cases are discussed as they relate to establishing the foundation of self-defense. The article also examines various issues that have been inherent within the Stand Your Ground debate. Statistical analysis of Stand Your Ground data from the State of Florida is conducted using binary logistic regression model to test the relationship between case outcomes and a number of other variables involving demographics, and the nature of the confrontation that led to the crime