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Feb 10, 2000 treachery defense of property murder voluntary surrender criminal law self-defense

Treachery and Defense of Property: When Is Deadly Force Justified

The Supreme Court explains when killing a fleeing thief is murder, not justified defense of property, and what makes surrender voluntary.