Stand Your Ground

Law allowing use of deadly force without retreating when threatened.

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