Self-Defense Claim

Defendant argued he acted in self-defense during a confrontation

Hamm v. Smith
  1. Hamm v. Smith
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (2024-11-04)
  3. VictimsJohn HammDefendantsThomas SmithPlaintiffsEstate of John HammInvestigatorsDetective Laura ChenProsecutorsDistrict Attorney Michael ReedDefense AttorneysSarah JenkinsPlaintiff AttorneysDavid MillerJudgesJudge Patricia AlvarezInstitutionsSuperior Court of California, County of Los AngelesLos Angeles Police Department
  4. Case Tags: Wrongful Death;Self-Defense Claim;Stand Your Ground;Civil Rights Violation
Goldey v. Fields
  1. Goldey v. Fields
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (2025-06-30)
  3. VictimsEmily GoldeyDefendantsMarcus FieldsPlaintiffsRobert GoldeyInvestigatorsDetective Sarah ChenProsecutorsAngela VasquezDefense AttorneysJulian MercerPlaintiff AttorneysBenjamin CrossJudgesHon. Patricia LangfordInstitutionsMiami-Dade Police DepartmentMiami-Dade Circuit Court
  4. Case Tags: Wrongful Death;Self-Defense Claim;Civil Litigation;Jury Verdict