Wyoming’s “Stand Your Ground” law says you don’t have to run from a confrontation before defending yourself. That is what Rihanna Kelver and her counsel are asking a Laramie judge to consider as they seek protection from prosecution in a felony case stemming from a confrontation outside the Crowbar.

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[–] 2 points 2 hours ago (2 children)

You can retreat and still defend yourself.

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  • [–] 1 point 15 minutes ago

    She didn't retreat. She approached the group with her hand on her hip where a gun would be. One guy in the group then shoved her out of the way as they were leaving. Then she pulled the gun

    This makes the Stand Your Ground defense shaky. They weren't an active threat before she intentionally put herself in a situation where they could be.

    She should have just kept walking or stated on the other side of the road at least, then pulled the gun if they approached her.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 hour ago (1 child)

    Not in the legal sense those words are used. In a "duty to retreat" state you must attempt to retreat if one is available and reasonable before you can attempt to defend yourself. That means you can't back pedal and shoot someone.

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