· 12/17/2020
Erik Valdez v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
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- \[A]n accused who claims to have been justified in using deadly force under § 13A-3-23 must have complied with the common-law rules regarding the duty to retreat unless he or she meets the requirements of § 13A-3-23(b).\
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