Defenses

Question 1

Self Defense

Answer 1

Arnis Rule

Actual, and
reasonable belief that such force;
is necessary to avoid;
imminent;
serious bodily har

Question 2

Self Defense must be…

Answer 2

Proportional. Can only use deadly force when the attack threatens death or serious bodily harm

Question 3

For Self Defense is Retreat required ?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

Self defense is not available to …

Answer 4

one who provokes justifiable force against himself

Question 5

Excusable homicide

Answer 5

Even When D bears some fault for provoking the use of force against him, D may use self-defense after

1) Retreating as far as possible

2) Announcing intent to Desist; then

3) kIlling out of necessity

Question 6

Imperfect self-defense

Answer 6

When D has an actual but unreasonable belief that force is necessary, the crime is mitigated from murder to manslaughter

Question 7

Defense of others

Answer 7

If D Reasonably believes that circumstances exist that would permit the apparent victim to use such force in his own defense.

Mistake does not negate the defense as long as it is reasonable

Question 8

Defense of property

Answer 8

D can use non-deadly force to protect personal property when he believes that is necessary

Question 9

Entrapment

Answer 9

1) The idea for the crime originated with the law enforcement officer; and

2) The D is not predisposed to the criminal act