Michigan is not a Stand Your Ground state. Michigan law allows for the use of deadly force in self-defense or defense of others when there is a reasonable belief that imminent death or great bodily harm is about to take place and there is no way to escape. However, Michigan law does not provide an affirmative defense for using deadly force in public places.
In Michigan, the law of self-defense is governed by the doctrine of “imperfect self-defense.” This doctrine holds that a person is justified in using deadly force in self-defense if they reasonably believe that they are in imminent danger of being killed or seriously injured and there is no way to escape. However, if a person uses excessive force or deadly force when it is not necessary to do so, they may be guilty of a crime.
In addition, Michigan law does not provide an affirmative defense for using deadly force in public places. This means that a person who uses deadly force in a public place is likely to be charged with a crime, even if they acted in self-defense. The prosecutor would have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the person did not act in self-defense.
