R.S. 14:21

Aggressor cannot claim self defense ACTIVE

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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La. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 14:21 (2026).
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@misc{larevstat-14-21,
  title        = {La. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 14:21},
  howpublished = {Louisiana Revised Statutes},
  year         = {2026},
  url          = {https://theusufruct.com/rs/title-14/section-21},
  note         = {Snapshot 2026-05-22}
}