Encounters with Lions: Evidence of Gang Affiliation in State v. Ervin
Published for NC Criminal Law on May 13, 2025.
A defendant who claims self-defense is generally permitted to offer evidence of the victim’s prior violent conduct if known to the defendant at the time defensive force was used. Such evidence is relevant to the reasonableness of the defendant’s belief in the need to use force. In State v. Ervin, No. COA24-650 (N.C. Ct. App. ... Read more
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