United States v. Gulley

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• holding that the victim's \character was not an essential element of the self-defense claim in the 'strict sense' because a self-defense claim may be proven regardless of whether the victim has a violent or passive character\
• recognizing that “the plain language of [federal] Rule 405 (b
• pointing out that “a self defense claim may be proven regardless of whether the victim has a violent or passive character,” and collecting federal cases on this issue
• pointing out that “a self defense claim may be proven regardless of whether the victim has a violent or passive character,” and collecting federal cases on this issue
• “An aider and abettor is liable for criminal acts that are the ‘natural or probable consequence of the crime’ that he . . . encouraged.” (citation omitted)
• ineffective-assistance claims generally not cognizable on direct appeal

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