Chapter 9 Justification Excluding Criminal Responsibilty

Question 1

means force that is intended or known by the actor to cause or in the manner of its use or intended use is capable of causing death or serious bodily injury

Answer 1

deadly force

Question 2

deadly force to protect property a person is justified in using deadly force against another to protect land or tangible movable property. To prevent the others imminent commission of ________

Answer 2

arson, burglary, robbery , aggravated robbery, theft during the night time or criminal mischief during the night time
to prevent the other who is fleeing immediately after the above from escaping with the property

Question 3

protection of third persons property

Answer 3

the third person has requested his protection of the land or property
he has a legal duty to protect the third persons land or property
the third person whose land or property he uses force or deadly force to protect the actors spouse parent , child , resides with the actor or is under the actors care