Louisiana Statutes
§ 14:21 — Aggressor cannot claim self defense
Louisiana § 14:21
JurisdictionLouisiana
Title 14Criminal Law
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Bluebook
La. Stat. Ann. § 14:21 (2026).
Text
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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Louisiana § 14:21, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/la/14%3A21.