2017 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 14 - Criminal Law
RS 14:21 - Aggressor cannot claim self defense

Universal Citation: LA Rev Stat § 14:21 (2017)

§21. Aggressor cannot claim self defense

A person who is the aggressor or who brings on a difficulty cannot claim the right of self-defense unless he withdraws from the conflict in good faith and in such a manner that his adversary knows or should know that he desires to withdraw and discontinue the conflict.

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