Alabama House OKs bill restricting some self-defense arguments in court cases

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: February 4, 2026

Words: 496

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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The Alabama House of Representatives Tuesday passed a bill that would make it harder for defendants to invoke self-defense in court cases if if they disposed of the weapon involved in the incident.

HB 192, sponsored by Rep. David Faulkner, R-Mountain Brook, adds to a list of circumstances that prevent people charged with a crime from claiming legally justified self-defense. Faulkner said state district attorneys brought the issue to him.

“If you do not …

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