So, this case plays on the idea that when an individual feels their life is in danger, self-defense is correct. In Ms. Lavallee's case, both reasonableness and ethics were called into question. Because Ms. Lavallee is a victim of battered woman syndrome, the moment she pulls the trigger at that life-threatening moment cannot be understood except in terms of the cumulative effect of months or years of brutal abuse. Overall, this case is an outstanding example of how self-defense comes into play within the criminal justice system. It is important for the law to reevaluate cases for a better understanding of the balance between inclination and pain. For example, although Lavallee thought his life was in danger because of the action he committed, there is a reason and story behind his crime. When the case is viewed from this perspective, it becomes clear that the battered woman was so familiar with her partner's violence that she knew the extent and nature of the violence in advance, which allowed her to determine that this time was different, and she would could probably have put your life in danger