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2023-12-09 13:23:03 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: E7A45CBE4D68EA013C65B03AD47C85C59F074A0F8A6F8EEA3BB1048AB39218FE
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To use a self-defense claim, one must "reasonably believe they are in immediate danger of imminent death, bodily injury, or serious bodily harm." It is not a defense to merely feel threatened. It is not a defense if your belief of danger is not reasonable. https://www.findlaw.com/criminal/criminal-law-basics/self-defense-overview.html
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