Guam · Guam Code Annotated Title 9 — Crimes & Corrections

9 GCA § 7.86: Self-Defense Limited

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

This statute defines when the use of force, including deadly force, is NOT legally justified as self-defense under state law. It establishes limitations and exceptions to self-defense claims in specific circumstances.

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