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megalomike t1_j0u2o9v wrote

people here already act like maryland is a "if the other person made you mad" state

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BrassUnion t1_j0v25gz wrote

Maryland is a "he was talking shit" state.

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Willothwisp2303 t1_j0vdjcg wrote

This is such a good take. This is literally how jurors interpret the current laws, giving the "blend" OP seems to be looking for.

The law as it applies to facts is always going to be interrupted through the lense of the average citizen in that jurisdiction. You don't necessarily need to change the law if youre ooking for increments of change.

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Tahh t1_j0wwkcy wrote

To be fair, like half of the murders that occur are actually prosecuted.

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tgblack t1_j0xdh5f wrote

I’m surprised that more carjackers aren’t shot, and I wonder if that would change with SYG, or it’s because of our concealed carry laws.

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AllShadesObscura t1_j0vtygt wrote

I was kind of shocked to learn that. It doesn’t work very well in tantrum with castle doctrine. Considering behavior of the common dope in our state, a toned-down version of Stand Your Ground would benefit people like myself.

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