Day: June 24, 2025

NJ Supreme Court Rules Jury Should Have Been Instructed on Castle Doctrine

NJ Supreme Court Rules Jury Should Have Been Instructed on Castle Doctrine

In State v. John T. Bragg (A-13-24/089446) (Decided May 6, 2025), the Supreme Court of New Jersey held that the jury should have been instructed on the castle doctrine and, therefore, any conviction involving self-defense must be vacated. Under New Jersey law, while individuals may use force against others to