SelfDefense

Las Vegas Uber Driver’s Fatal Collision Sparks Debate Over Self-Defense Claims and Traffic Safety

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LAS VEGAS — An Uber driver is facing serious charges following the fatal accident of a 56-year-old man in downtown Las Vegas. The incident occurred around 10:20 p.m. on Friday as tensions escalated between the driver and another individual. Matthew Bowens was struck twice on First Street, just south of East Ogden Avenue, according to a report from the Metropolitan Police Department. Kevin Vo, 45, the Uber driver involved, reportedly argued with an unidentified man who began issuing threats while Vo was waiting for rides. During a police interview, Vo claimed the man had made … Read more

Self-Defense or Felony? Jury Clears Shooter in Fatal Confrontation While Convict Faces Weapon Charges

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Point Arena, California — A jury has determined that the shooting death of 54-year-old Kevin Taeuffer on July 11, 2024, was justified as an act of self-defense. The shooter, 48-year-old Pan Jasper Brady, who is a convicted felon, now faces sentencing for illegally possessing the firearm he used in the confrontation. The jury found that Brady acted within his rights under California law when he shot Taeuffer during an altercation outside his home. Despite the self-defense ruling, the jury did convict Brady of two felonies: possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon. These convictions … Read more

Brooklyn Man Secures New Trial After Court Rules Jury Misled on Self-Defense in Gun Case

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A man convicted of illegal weapons possession for discharging a firearm in Brooklyn will receive a new trial, following a ruling by the New York state appeals court. The decision arose after the court determined that the previous trial improperly instructed the jury regarding the legalities surrounding the use of a gun in self-defense situations. The issue at hand involved whether the jury had a full understanding of the circumstances under which someone might legally seize a firearm as a means of self-defense. The appeals court recognized that this lack of clarity could have impacted … Read more

Court Clears NBA Star Ja Morant in Self-Defense Case Stemming from Home Basketball Game Dispute

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Memphis, Tennessee – A tense legal battle centered on an alleged assault during a basketball game at the home of Memphis Grizzlies player Ja Morant came to a close this Monday. A Shelby County Circuit Court judge ruled in favor of dismissing the civil lawsuit brought against Morant, citing the NBA star’s credible claim of self-defense. The lawsuit originated from a July 2022 incident, where Joshua Holloway, then 17, accused Morant of assaulting him during a friendly game. According to court documents, the confrontation was sparked when Holloway accidentally hit Morant with a basketball, leading … Read more