Videos tagged with Washington Self-Defense Law

This video from Washington Gun Law TV, presented by William Kirk, details specific exceptions to Washington State's self-defense laws concerning transgender individuals. It focuses on RCW 9.16.025, which prohibits using force based on the discovery of a victim's gender identity, expression, or sexual orientation, especially in non-forcible romantic or sexual advances. The video also explains how the Nikki Kunhausen Act (HB 1678) modified diminished capacity laws (RCW 9.08.040) to prevent the 'LGBTQ+ panic defense'.

This video explains Washington State's self-defense reimbursement law, RCW 9.98.16.110. It details how a successful self-defense claim shifts the burden of proof and entitles defendants to reimbursement for legal fees, lost wages, and other expenses if found not guilty by reason of self-defense. The law aims to protect individuals from financial ruin when lawfully defending themselves.

This video provides a concise overview of Washington State's general self-defense laws, focusing on the use of force to protect oneself, others, or property. It clarifies that the use of force must be necessary, reasonable, and proportional, drawing distinctions between general self-defense and the 'shopkeeper's exception' for detaining unlawful occupants. The explanation emphasizes the legal standard for assessing self-defense claims, incorporating both subjective and objective elements.