justification defenses Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
non-deadly self defense
A
may be used if D
1) not at fault
2) reasonably believes it necessary to protect from imminent unlawful force
allowable force generally must be proportionate
2
Q
deadly self defense
A
may be used if D
1) not at fault
2) confronted with unlawful force
3) reasonable belief of death or great bodily harm
3
Q
defense of dwelling
A
non-deadly force allowed to prevent/terminate an unlawful entry/attack on one’s dwelling; deadly force allowed if reasonable belief that it’s necessary to prevent attack by someone who made/attempted a violent entry or to prevent entry by a person who intends to commit a felony in the dwelling
