After Halifax homicide results in no charges, what constitutes self-defence?
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After a recent homicide in Halifax resulted in no charges being laid, two lawyers say there’s a lot to consider when looking at how self-defence laws work.
After a recent homicide in Halifax resulted in no charges being laid, two lawyers say there’s a lot to consider when looking at how self-defence laws work.
Just before 7 p.m. on Dec. 30, police found a 26-year-old man suffering from stab wounds in the 3100 block of Robie Street.
Anthony Robert Herritt died at the scene, and his death has been ruled a homicide by police.
Halifax Regional Police alleged earlier this week that two men were invading a home when they were confronted by an occupant of the residence, who fatally stabbed one of them.
One man was charged with breaking and entering, possession of a weapon dangerous to public space, wearing a disguise and breach of probation. No charges were laid in relation to the death.
During a media availability, spokesperson Const. John MacLeod said it was not a random incident.
“Is it considered self-defence? … That term is a difficult thing to consider,” he said.
“What our investigators need to do is look at the evidence before them, gather up all the information they have and determine whether or not charges would be appropriate. And in this case, at this time, our investigators are not considering any charges.”
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