Self-Defense Law 2027
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
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1 Total |
| Alabama CLE |
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1 Total |
| Arkansas CLE |
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1 Total |
| Arizona CLE |
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1 Total |
| California CLE |
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1 Total |
| Colorado CLE |
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1 Total |
| Connecticut CLE |
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1 Total |
| Delaware CLE |
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1 Total |
| Florida CLE |
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1 Total |
| Georgia CLE |
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1 Total |
| Hawaii CLE |
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1 Total |
| Iowa CLE |
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1 Total |
| Idaho CLE |
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1 Total |
| Illinois CLE |
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1 Total |
| Indiana CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Kansas CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Kentucky CLE |
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1 Total |
| Maine CLE |
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1 Total |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Missouri CLE |
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1.2 Total |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Montana CLE |
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1 Total |
| North Carolina CLE |
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1 Total |
| Nebraska CLE |
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1 Total |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
1 Total |
| New Jersey CLE |
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1.2 Total |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Nevada CLE |
|
1 Total |
| New York CLE |
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1 Total |
| Ohio CLE |
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1 Total |
| Oklahoma CLE |
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1 Total |
| Oregon CLE |
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1 Total |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Rhode Island CLE |
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1 Total |
| South Carolina CLE |
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1 Total |
| Tennessee CLE |
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1 Total |
| Texas CLE |
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1 Total |
| Utah CLE |
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1 Total |
| Virginia CLE |
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1 Total |
| Vermont CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Washington CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
1 Total |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
1.2 Total |
| Wyoming CLE |
|
1 Total |
Mon, Feb 01, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM
Mon, Feb 01, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM
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Overview
Go Beyond the Black-Letter Rules and Explore the Cases Testing Their Limits
When does a threat become imminent enough to justify force? When does justified force become excessive force, and what happens when someone intervenes to defend the wrong person? Self-defense cases turn on extraordinarily fine lines, and courts continue to define where those lines fall.
This fast-paced program examines the most difficult and evolving issues in self-defense law through recent cases, rulings, and real-world fact patterns. Go beyond the black-letter rules to explore the close calls, emerging distinctions, and evidentiary battles shaping self-defense claims. Register today!
- Analyze when a threat becomes imminent enough to justify force.
- Identify when justified force may become excessive or retaliatory.
- Examine recent rulings on initial aggressors, provocation, and escalation.
- Explore evolving Castle Doctrine, Stand Your Ground, and duty-to-retreat rules.
- Get up to speed on evidentiary rulings involving prior violence, threats, video, and more.
Abbreviated Agenda
- When Does the Right to Self-Defense Begin? Imminence, Reasonable Belief, and Preemptive Force
- Who Started It? Recent Cases on Initial Aggressors, Provocation, and Escalation
- Case Law Review: Necessity, Proportionality, and When the Threat Ends
- Defense of Others and Mistaken Intervention
- The Castle Doctrine and Wrong-Address Encounters: From the Front Door to the Front Car Seat
- Defense of Property and Business: When, if Ever, Is Deadly Force Justified?
- Stand Your Ground and Duty to Retreat: Where the Lines Are Moving
- Evidence in Self-Defense Cases: Recent Rulings on Prior Violence, Threats, Video, and More
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Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
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1 Total |
| Alabama CLE |
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1 Total |
| Arkansas CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Arizona CLE |
|
1 Total |
| California CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Colorado CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Delaware CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Florida CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Georgia CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Hawaii CLE |
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1 Total |
| Iowa CLE |
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1 Total |
| Idaho CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Illinois CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Indiana CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Kansas CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Kentucky CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Maine CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Missouri CLE |
|
1.2 Total |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Montana CLE |
|
1 Total |
| North Carolina CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
1 Total |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
1 Total |
| New Jersey CLE |
|
1.2 Total |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Nevada CLE |
|
1 Total |
| New York CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Ohio CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Oregon CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Rhode Island CLE |
|
1 Total |
| South Carolina CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Texas CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Utah CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Virginia CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Vermont CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Washington CLE |
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1 Total |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
1 Total |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
1.2 Total |
| Wyoming CLE |
|
1 Total |
Credit Details by Jurisdiction
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CLE
Credits
Alaska CLE Reciprocity · 1 Total Credits
Live - Alaska CLE - 1: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of credit, which includes 1.0 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hour of MECLE credit.
Alabama CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Alabama CLE - 1: This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Alabama State Bar Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for a maximum of 1.0 credit hours, including 0.0 ethics/professionalism credit.
Arkansas CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Arkansas CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor in the state of Arkansas. This program is approved for 1.0 hours of continuing legal education credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Supreme Court of Professional Programs.
Arizona CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Arizona CLE - 1: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 1.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility.
California CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
- 1 Criminal Law
Live - California CLE - 1: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 1.0 hours, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53. This course has been approved for 1.0 unit in the area of Criminal Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization.
Colorado CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Colorado CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program has been accredited for 1.0 hours of General Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.
Connecticut CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Connecticut CLE - 1: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 1.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.
Delaware CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Delaware CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor of the Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education and recommends this program for 1.0 hours of eCLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.
Florida CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
- 1 Criminal Trial Law
- 1 Criminal Appellate Law
Live - Florida CLE - 1: Approved by The Florida Bar for a maximum of 1.0 general hours of CLER credit including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs). Certifications: 1.0 - Criminal Appellate Law; 1.0 - Criminal Trial Law
Georgia CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Georgia CLE - 1: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.
Hawaii CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Hawaii CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 1.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.
Iowa CLE Upon Request · 1 Total Credits
Live - Iowa CLE - 1: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Bar.
Idaho CLE Pending · 1 Total Credits
Live - Idaho CLE - 1: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Bar.
Illinois CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Illinois CLE - 1: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 1.0 hours of CLE credit, which includes approval for 0.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.
Indiana CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Indiana CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Indiana Supreme Court Office of Admissions & Continuing Education. Participating attorneys are eligible to receive 1.0 hours of distance education, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics.
Kansas CLE Upon Request · 1 Total Credits
Live - Kansas CLE - 1: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to Kansas CLE.
Kentucky CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Kentucky CLE - 1: This activity has been approved by the Kentucky Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Commission for a maximum of 1.0 credits, including 0.0 ethics credits.
Maine CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Maine CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 1.0 hours of CLE credit including 0.0 ethics hours.
Minnesota CLE Pending · 1 Total Credits
Live - Minnesota CLE - 1: This program has been submitted to the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education. Approval pending.
Missouri CLE Approved · 1.2 Total Credits
Live - Missouri CLE - 1.2: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.20 hours of CLE credit, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or malpractice prevention credit.
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 1.0 hours of CLE credit.
Montana CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Montana CLE - 1: Approved for 1.0 hours of CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.
North Carolina CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
- 1 Criminal Law
Live - North Carolina CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with the North Carolina State Board of Continuing Legal Education. Attendance of this program will result in 1.0 hours of CLE credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility. This program qualifies for Criminal Law specialization certification credit.
Nebraska CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Nebraska CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 1.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.
New Hampshire CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - New Hampshire CLE - 1: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.
New Jersey CLE Approved · 1.2 Total Credits
Live - New Jersey CLE - 1.2: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 1.20 hours of total CLE credit. Of these, 0.0 qualifies as hours of credit for ethics/professionalism.
New Mexico CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - New Mexico CLE - 1: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico for 1.0 hours of credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.
Nevada CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Nevada CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.
New York CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
- 1 Areas of Professional Practice
Live - New York CLE - 1: This course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 1.0 credit hours. 1.0 hour can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement. This nontraditional format program is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.
Ohio CLE Pending · 1 Total Credits
Live - Ohio CLE - 1: This course has been submitted to the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for review.
Oklahoma CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Oklahoma CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for 1.0 hours of CLE credit, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.
Oregon CLE Pending · 1 Total Credits
Live - Oregon CLE - 1: This program has been submitted to the Oregon MCLE.
Pennsylvania CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Pennsylvania CLE - 1: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for a total of 1.0 hours, including 1.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse CLE credit.
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request · 1 Total Credits
Live - Rhode Island CLE - 1: NBI is an accredited sponsor with the Rhode Island MCLE Commission. Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Rhode Island MCLE Commission.
South Carolina CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - South Carolina CLE - 1: This course is accredited by the South Carolina Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization for 1.0 alternatively delivered hours, of which 0.0 hour relates to legal ethics and professional responsibility.
Tennessee CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Tennessee CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 1.0 hours of Distance Learning credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics/professionalism (EP) credit.
Texas CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Texas CLE - 1: This course is accredited for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 1.0 credit hours, of which 0.0 credit hour will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit. Hours in attendance at National Business Institute CLE seminars may be applied to the minimum Judicial Education requirement.
Utah CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Utah CLE - 1: National Business Institute is an approved "presumptive provider" with the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for a maximum of 1.0 hours of Live CLE credit for Utah attorneys, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics credit.
Virginia CLE Pending · 1 Total Credits
Live - Virginia CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Sponsor with the Virginia MCLE Board. Application for approval of this program has been submitted for review to the Virginia MCLE Board.
Vermont CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Vermont CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education for 1.0 hours of credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.
Washington CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Washington CLE - 1: Approved for 1.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education credit, which includes 1.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.
Wisconsin CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Live - Wisconsin CLE - 1: Approved for 1.0 hours of CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners, including 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility (EPR) credit.
West Virginia CLE Approved · 1.2 Total Credits
Live - West Virginia CLE - 1.2: This program qualifies for 1.20 hours of credit, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.
Wyoming CLE Upon Request · 1 Total Credits
Live - Wyoming CLE - 1: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Bar.
OnDemand Video
CLE
Credits
Alaska CLE Reciprocity · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Alaska CLE - 1: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of credit, which includes 1.0 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hour of MECLE credit.
Video Download - Alaska CLE - 1: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of credit, which includes 1.0 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hour of MECLE credit.
Alabama CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Alabama CLE - 1: This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Alabama State Bar Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for a maximum of 1.0 on-demand credit hours, including 0.0 ethics/professionalism credit.
Arkansas CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Arkansas CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor in the state of Arkansas. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of on demand continuing legal education credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Supreme Court of Professional Programs.
Video Download - Arkansas CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor in the state of Arkansas. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of on demand continuing legal education credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Supreme Court of Professional Programs.
Arizona CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Arizona CLE - 1: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 1.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility.
Video Download - Arizona CLE - 1: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 1.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility.
California CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
- 1 Criminal Law
Earn Until
OnDemand - California CLE - 1: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 1.0 hours of participatory credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53. This course has been approved for 1.0 unit in the area of Criminal Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization.
Video Download - California CLE - 1: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53. This course has been approved for 1.0 unit in the area of Criminal Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization.
Colorado CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Colorado CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.
Video Download - Colorado CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.
Connecticut CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Connecticut CLE - 1: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 1.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.
Video Download - Connecticut CLE - 1: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 1.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.
Delaware CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Delaware CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor of the Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education and recommends this program for 1.0 hours of eCLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.
Florida CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
- 1 Criminal Trial Law
- 1 Criminal Appellate Law
Earn Until
OnDemand - Florida CLE - 1: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 1.0 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 0.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs). Certifications: 1.0 - Criminal Appellate Law; 1.0 - Criminal Trial Law
Video Download - Florida CLE - 1: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 1.0 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 0.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs). Certifications: 1.0 - Criminal Appellate Law; 1.0 - Criminal Trial Law
Georgia CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Georgia CLE - 1: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.
Video Download - Georgia CLE - 1: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.
Hawaii CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Hawaii CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 1.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.
Video Download - Hawaii CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 1.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.
Iowa CLE Upon Request · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Iowa CLE - 1: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Bar.
Idaho CLE Pending · 1 Total Credits
OnDemand - Idaho CLE - 1: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Bar.
Video Download - Idaho CLE - 1: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Bar.
Illinois CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Illinois CLE - 1: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 1.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 0.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.
Video Download - Illinois CLE - 1: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 1.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 0.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.
Indiana CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Indiana CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Indiana Supreme Court Office of Admissions & Continuing Education. Participating attorneys are eligible to receive 1.0 hours of distance education, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics.
Kansas CLE Upon Request · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Kansas CLE - 1: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to Kansas CLE.
Video Download - Kansas CLE - 1: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to Kansas CLE.
Kentucky CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Kentucky CLE - 1: This program has been approved as a technological CLE activity by the Kentucky Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Commission and qualifies for 1.0 credits, including 0.0 ethics credits.
Video Download - Kentucky CLE - 1: This program has been approved as a technological CLE activity by the Kentucky Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Commission and qualifies for 1.0 credits, including 0.0 ethics credits.
Maine CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Maine CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
Video Download - Maine CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
Minnesota CLE Pending · 1 Total Credits
OnDemand - Minnesota CLE - 1: This program has been submitted to the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education. Approval pending.
Video Download - Minnesota CLE - 1: This program has been submitted to the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education. Approval pending.
Missouri CLE Approved · 1.2 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Missouri CLE - 1.2: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.20 self-study CLE credit hours.
Video Download - Missouri CLE - 1.2: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.20 self-study CLE credit hours.
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
Video Download - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
Montana CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Montana CLE - 1: This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.
Video Download - Montana CLE - 1: This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.
North Carolina CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
- 1 Criminal Law
Earn Until
OnDemand - North Carolina CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with the North Carolina State Board of Continuing Legal Education. Attendance of this program qualifies for 1.0 hours of online CLE credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility. This program qualifies for Criminal Law specialization certification credit.
Video Download - North Carolina CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with the North Carolina State Board of Continuing Legal Education. Attendance of this program qualifies for 1.0 hours of online CLE credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility. This program qualifies for Criminal Law specialization certification credit.
Nebraska CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Nebraska CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 1.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.
Video Download - Nebraska CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 1.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.
New Hampshire CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - New Hampshire CLE - 1: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.
Video Download - New Hampshire CLE - 1: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.
New Jersey CLE Approved · 1.2 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - New Jersey CLE - 1.2: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 1.20 hours of alternative format CLE credit. Of these, 0.0 qualifies as hours of alternative learning format credit for ethics/professionalism.
Video Download - New Jersey CLE - 1.2: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 1.20 hours of alternative format CLE credit. Of these, 0.0 qualifies as hours of alternative learning format credit for ethics/professionalism.
New Mexico CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - New Mexico CLE - 1: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.
Video Download - New Mexico CLE - 1: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.
Nevada CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Nevada CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.
Video Download - Nevada CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.
New York CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
- 1 Areas of Professional Practice
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OnDemand - New York CLE - 1: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 1.0 credit hours. 1.0 hour can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. 0.0 hour can be applied toward the Ethics/Professionalism requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.
Video Download - New York CLE - 1: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 1.0 credit hours. 1.0 hour can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. 0.0 hour can be applied toward the Ethics/Professionalism requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.
Ohio CLE Pending · 1 Total Credits
OnDemand - Ohio CLE - 1: This course has been submitted to the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for review.
Video Download - Ohio CLE - 1: This course has been submitted to the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for review.
Oklahoma CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Oklahoma CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program qualifies for 1.0 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.
Video Download - Oklahoma CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program qualifies for 1.0 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.
Oregon CLE Pending · 1 Total Credits
OnDemand - Oregon CLE - 1: This program has been submitted to the Oregon MCLE.
Video Download - Oregon CLE - 1: This program has been submitted to the Oregon MCLE.
Pennsylvania CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Pennsylvania CLE - 1: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 1.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.
Video Download - Pennsylvania CLE - 1: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 1.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Rhode Island CLE - 1: NBI is an accredited sponsor with the Rhode Island MCLE Commission. Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Rhode Island MCLE Commission.
Video Download - Rhode Island CLE - 1: NBI is an accredited sponsor with the Rhode Island MCLE Commission. Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Rhode Island MCLE Commission.
South Carolina CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - South Carolina CLE - 1: This course is accredited by the South Carolina Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization for 1.0 alternatively delivered hours, of which 0.0 hour relates to legal ethics and professional responsibility.
Video Download - South Carolina CLE - 1: This course is accredited by the South Carolina Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization for 1.0 alternatively delivered hours, of which 0.0 hour relates to legal ethics and professional responsibility.
Tennessee CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Tennessee CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 1.0 hours of Distance Learning credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics/professionalism (EP) credit.
Texas CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Texas CLE - 1: This course is accredited for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 1.0 credit hours, of which 0.0 credit hour will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit. Hours in attendance at National Business Institute CLE seminars may be applied to the minimum Judicial Education requirement.
Video Download - Texas CLE - 1: This course is accredited for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 1.0 credit hours, of which 0.0 credit hour will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit. Hours in attendance at National Business Institute CLE seminars may be applied to the minimum Judicial Education requirement.
Utah CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Utah CLE - 1: National Business Institute is an approved "presumptive provider" with the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit for Utah attorneys, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics credit.
Video Download - Utah CLE - 1: National Business Institute is an approved "presumptive provider" with the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit for Utah attorneys, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics credit.
Virginia CLE Pending · 1 Total Credits
OnDemand - Virginia CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Sponsor with the Virginia MCLE Board. Application for approval of this program has been submitted for review to the Virginia MCLE Board.
Video Download - Virginia CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Sponsor with the Virginia MCLE Board. Application for approval of this program has been submitted for review to the Virginia MCLE Board.
Vermont CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Vermont CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.
Video Download - Vermont CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.
Washington CLE Approved · 0 Total Credits
OnDemand - Washington CLE - 0: This content has been approved for Washington Continuing Legal Education credit. Credit hours will be awarded based on the actual run time.
Video Download - Washington CLE - 0: This content has been approved for Washington Continuing Legal Education credit. Credit hours will be awarded based on the actual run time.
Wisconsin CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
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OnDemand - Wisconsin CLE - 1: Approved for 1.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners.
Video Download - Wisconsin CLE - 1: Approved for 1.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners.
West Virginia CLE Approved · 1.2 Total Credits
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OnDemand - West Virginia CLE - 1.2: This program qualifies for 1.20 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.
Video Download - West Virginia CLE - 1.2: This program qualifies for 1.20 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.
Wyoming CLE Upon Request · 1 Total Credits
OnDemand - Wyoming CLE - 1: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Bar.
Video Download - Wyoming CLE - 1: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Bar.
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Agenda
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Self-Defense Law 2027
- When Does the Right to Self-Defense Begin? Imminence, Reasonable Belief, and Preemptive Force
- Who Started It? Recent Cases on Initial Aggressors, Provocation, and Escalation
- Case Law Review: Necessity, Proportionality, and When the Threat Ends
- Defense of Others and Mistaken Intervention
- The Castle Doctrine and Wrong-Address Encounters: From the Front Door to the Front Car Seat
- Defense of Property and Business: When, if Ever, Is Deadly Force Justified?
- Stand Your Ground and Duty to Retreat: Where the Lines Are Moving
- Evidence in Self-Defense Cases: Recent Rulings on Prior Violence, Threats, Video, and More
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for criminal defense attorneys, prosecutors, civil litigators, government attorneys, and other attorneys who handle or advise on self-defense and use-of-force issues. Paralegals may also benefit.Speakers
Speaker bio
Gabriel J. Christian
is an attorney at Gabriel J. Christian & Associates LLC. His areas of practice include Personal Injury Litigation, Criminal Defense, Church and Religious Organizations, International Law, Commercial Law, Business Organizations, Family Law, Personal Injury, Environmental Law, and Sustainable Energy Law. Mr. Christian earned his BBA degree from the University of the District of Columbia and his J.D. degree from Georgetown University. He is a member of the J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association, Prince George's County Bar Association, Maryland Bar Association, National Bar Association, Alan J. Goldstein Inns of Court, American Bar Association, Dominica Academy of Arts & Sciences, Tuskegee Airmen Association- East Coast Chapter, and Board Member of the Caribbean Research & Policy Center. Mr. Christian is admitted to practice law in Maryland and before the U.S. District Court, District of Maryland and U.S. Supreme Court.
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