FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A law proposed by a Los Angeles County-area assemblymember that would have changed what qualifies as self-defense, eliminating circumstances such as defending your ...

In a statement, the bill’s author, Assemblymember and Democratic Caucus Chair Rick Chavez Zbur, said that AB 1333 sought to close a dangerous legal loophole “that could allow armed aggressors to ...

Assemblymember Rich Chavez Zbur (D-Hollywood) said Wednesday he was withdrawing the bill. AB 1333 stirred fears from critics that it could create confusion about when the use of deadly force is ...

A law proposed by a Los Angeles-area Democrat that would have narrowed the scope of when someone could use lethal force in an act of self-defense has been withdrawn, the bill’s sponsor announced ...

Zbur said the bill was never intended to limit a crime victim's right to defend themselves but rather targets vigilantes. “Protecting public safety has always been my top priority. AB 1333 ...

The bill would have eliminated certain circumstances under which homicide is justifiable, including, among others, in defense of a habitation or property. AB 1333 would have also clarified ...