鞍山马某龙正当防卫案入选人民法院案例库

Core Viewpoint - The case of Ma Moulong, which was initially convicted of intentional injury, has been recognized as a legitimate self-defense case by the court, leading to his acquittal after a series of appeals and retrials [1][2][3] Group 1: Case Background - On August 12, 2020, Ma Moulong was attacked by a drunken individual, Fu Mousu, who threatened him and damaged his property for over 20 minutes [1] - Ma Moulong attempted to call the police twice during the incident and, fearing for his safety, armed himself with a knife and a gun before confronting Fu Mousu [1] - The confrontation escalated, resulting in Fu Mousu sustaining multiple injuries and ultimately dying from blood loss [1] Group 2: Legal Proceedings - Initially, Ma Moulong was sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to pay 28,778.05 RMB in damages to Fu Mousu's son [2] - Both parties appealed the decision, and the Liaoning Provincial High Court later annulled the initial ruling, ordering a retrial [2] - On September 1, 2023, the court found Ma Moulong not guilty, and the civil claims were dismissed [2] Group 3: Court's Rationale - The court emphasized that self-defense actions must be evaluated based on the context of the threat, including the means and intensity of the attack, the reasonableness of the defensive actions, and the power dynamics between the parties involved [3] - The court concluded that Ma Moulong's actions were justified and did not exceed necessary limits, leading to his acquittal [3]