Self-Defense

Case examining the legal boundaries and justification of self-defense in a physical altercation.

1. Carter v. Culpepper

2. Jurisdiction: United States (September 16, 2025)
3. Key Figures: John Carter (deceased victim), Michael Culpepper (defendant)
4. Case Tags: Homicide;Self-Defense;Stand Your Ground;Criminal Trial

1. Jones v. Carr

2. Jurisdiction: United States (October 8, 2025)
3. Key Figures: Appellant: Marcus Jones; Appellee: Warden Sarah Carr
4. Case Tags: Habeas Corpus;Self-defense;Ineffective Assistance of Counsel;Actual Innocence

1. Woodruff v. Ragazzoni et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (California) (October 16, 2025)
3. Key Figures: John Woodruff (Plaintiff); Michael Ragazzoni, Sarah Jenkins (Defendants)
4. Case Tags: Assault and Battery;Civil Tort Litigation;Self-Defense;Compensatory Damages

1. Reynolds v. Yeager

2. Jurisdiction: United States (Texas) (December 22, 2025)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Estate of Marcus Reynolds; Defendant: Jack Yeager
4. Case Tags: Murder;Self-Defense;Gun Violence;Stand Your Ground Law