Research the case law and statutory law behind self-defense and the use of deadly force. What does the case law reveal that an average citizen can use in terms of self-defense and deadly force?

Research Paper

Research the case law and statutory law behind self-defense and the use of deadly force. What does the case law reveal that an average citizen can use in terms of self-defense and deadly force? How is that different than what a law enforcement officer can do? Provide a detailed analysis of the case law in which the courts have grappled with these issues. Focus primarily on the Supreme Court cases on this issue.

Explain whether your selected topic is (or should be) a public policy-related matter, and why.

Use effective, well-designed search strategies and tools to efficiently and creatively refine searches, on the fly as needed

Apply multiple criteria to assess relevance, currency, authority, accuracy, purpose, audience and ideological perspectives related to your topic.

Look for statistical evidence that either supports or detracts from the criminal law-related challenges that you address, and explain its relevance and value to your selected topic.

Clearly and effectively communicate, organize, and synthesize complex and often contradictory information to advance graduate level scholarly knowledge about your selected topic.

Quote, paraphrase, and cite information correctly and consistently, always using information in ways that are true to the original context.

Research and analyze primary legal sources, such as case law, statutes and the US Constitution