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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[–] 0 points 1 hour ago (1 child)

There's no duty to retreat in Wyoming. The problem is she approached them after they insulted her, which isn't protected by Stand Your Ground.

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  • [–] 1 point 29 minutes ago (1 child)

    And her version she claims she was trying to understand what they were saying. It's perfectly reasonable if someone is obviously yelling something towards you and you can't understand it that you get closer. Closing the distance to talk to someone isn't being the initial aggressor. If this goes to trial, that will be something for a jury to decide. We don't really get to do that here.

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