Tony Martin (farmer)

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Tony Martin (farmer) born?December 16, 1944
2. What is the date of incident?August 20, 1999
3. What is the initial conviction?Murder
4. Who was Tony Martin?Tony Martin was an English farmer who lived in a house that was broken into in 1999.
5. What happened on the night of August 20, 1999?Two burglars entered his home, and Tony fired his gun, killing one and hurting the other.

Proportionality of force: The legal principle that the force used in self-defense should not be excessive compared to the threat.
Diminished responsibility: A legal defense that reduces criminal liability due to a mental abnormality affecting the defendant's mental functioning.
Firearms certificate: A legal permit required in many jurisdictions for the possession of firearms.
Manslaughter: The unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought.