Self-Defense

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


Photo of Lee Merritt and Ralph Yarl sitting on a bench
Andrew Lester appears in court
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Andrew Lester's April 18, 2023 mug shot.
Booking photo of Andrew Lester
Christine Long (left) and Nathan Perry (right) speak to Court TV
Zachary Latham reacts to verdict
Zachary Latham closing arguments
Prosecutor Charles Wettstein delivers closing arguments in NJ v. Latham.
Defense attorney Christine Long delivers closing arguments in NJ v. Latham.
police interrogation video of Zachary Latham
Zachary Latham's police interrogation.
bodycam footage from Patrolman Alfredo Rodriguez
William Latham testifies
Billy Durham testifies on the witness stand
Catherine Tiffany Durham sits on the witness stand, as Caitlyn Flynn questions her and Zachary Latham sits at the counsel table
Catherine Tiffany Durham on the witness stand
Catherine Tiffany Durham testifies
Catherine Tiffany Durham sits on the witness stand
Detective Luis Rodrigues testifies as he is questioned by Christine Long, Zachary Latham at counsel table