LA §14:21. Aggressor cannot claim self defense

State: Louisiana

Louisiana Revised Statutes (L.R.S.) 2016

Title 14. Criminal Law

§21.  Aggressor cannot claim self defense

A person who is the aggressor or who brings on a difficulty cannot claim the right of self-defense unless he withdraws from the conflict in good faith and in such a manner that his adversary knows or should know that he desires to withdraw and discontinue the conflict.

Updated: 7/12/2017