NM UJI 14-5190. Self defense; assailed person need not retreat.

State: New Mexico

New Mexico Uniform Jury Instructions (UJI)

NM UJI 14-5190. Self defense; assailed person need not retreat.

A person who is threatened with an attack need not retreat. In the exercise of his right of self defense, he may stand his ground and defend himself.

[See also New Mexico Uniform Jury Instruction (U.J.I.) 14-5190.]