justification defenses Flashcards

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non-deadly self defense

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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

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deadly self defense

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may be used if D
1) not at fault
2) confronted with unlawful force
3) reasonable belief of death or great bodily harm

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defense of dwelling

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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

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