Legal Opinion
Jefferson v. State
Court of Special Appeals of Maryland
Decided January 29, 2026No. 0509/24Published
1Opinion of the Court
Malik Dujuan Jefferson v. State of Maryland, Case No. 509, Sept. Term, 2024, Opinion filed on January 29, 2026, by Berger, J. CRIMINAL LAW – DEFENSE OF OTHERS – AGGRESSION OR PROVOCATION BY PERSON CLAIMING DEFENSE A third party may intervene to defend an individual being attacked with the same level of force as the attacked individual could lawfully use in their own defense. Although one who initiates a fight is generally not entitled to claim self-defense, a non-deadly aggressor who is met with deadly force in defense may lawfully defend themselves against the deadly attack. A third party,…
2Cases cited41 opinions
- Miranda v. ArizonaSupreme Court of the United States · 1966
- Moran v. BurbineSupreme Court of the United States · 1986
- Fare v. Michael C.Supreme Court of the United States · 1979
- Colorado v. SpringSupreme Court of the United States · 1987
- Dorsey v. StateCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1976
36 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.