Self-Defense

In some cases of assault and murder, the defendant claims they had no choice but to act to protect themselves or others.


teenage boy on the stand in court

Chaos in Kenosha | Victim to Verdict

Kyle Rittenhouse, a 17-year-old boy was charged with killing two people during a chaotic protest in Kenosha. Was it self-defense or something more sinister? More

September 30, 2024

Defense attorney James Barnes delivers closing arguments
Bree Kuhn decides not to testify.
Bree Kuhn sits in interrogation room
Bree Kuhn being detained after killing husband
Red headed lawyer holds photo of motorcycle
Courtney Clenney sits in court
Alexander Deltoro booking photo
Booking photo of Alexander Deltoro
Courtney Clenney sits with her attorneys in court
split screen of Chad Richards and Kara Welsh
Alexander Deltoro has trail delayed until Sept. 10.

Fatal Family Birthday Trial Delayed

Alexander Deltoro Jr. is accused of fatally shooting his mother, Cindy Deltoro, while she was breaking up a fight between him and his father. More

September 3, 2024

Ashley Benefield sits in court
woman stands in courtroom
Susan Lorincz is seen in a police interview room
Prosecutor points to defendant in court
Christine Ricci sits in court during closing arguments.
Ashley Benefield found guilty of manslaughter.
Ashley Benefield sits in court room.
Ashley Benefield as verdict is read.
Black and white photo of Ashley Benefield
Ashley Benefield takes the stand in her defense.
Woman sobbing on one side with an attorney with glasses looking down on the other side
Texts between Ashley and Doug Benefield shown in court.
Detective Chris Gillum, a domestic violence investigator, takes the stand.
Judge Matt Whyte admonishes defense attorney Neil Taylor.
Sheriff, defendant combo image
woman testifies
Doug Benefield's daughter, Eva Benefield, takes the stand on day one of the Black Swan Murder Trial. Ashley Benefield is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of her husband, Douglas Benefield.
John Sant takes the stand in the Black Swan Murder Trial. Sant, Ashley Benefield's neighbor at the time of the shooting, takes the stand as the jury listens to the 911 call he made on Ashley's behalf.