Louisiana Annotated Statutes
Louisiana Revised Statutes
Title 14. Criminal law (Chs. 1 — 3)
Chapter 1. Criminal code (Pts. 1 — 8)
Part 1. General provisions (Subpts. A — E)
Subpart C. Culpability (§§ 14:13 — 14:22)

§ 14:21. 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.

 

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