Romano FSS 776.031 Use or threatened use of force in defense of property

Question 1

A person is justified in using or threatening to use force, except ______ _____, against another when and to the extent that the person reasonably believes that such conduct is necessary to prevent or terminate the other’s trespass on real property other than a dwelling or personal property.

Answer 1

deadly force

Question 2

The person using force must ____ _____ or have a legal duty to protect the property.

Answer 2

lawfully possess

Question 3

A person who uses or threatens to use force in accordance with this subsection does not

Answer 3

have a duty to retreat before using or threatening to use such force.

Question 4

A person is justified in using or threatening to use deadly force only if he or she reasonably believes

Answer 4

that such conduct is necessary to prevent the imminent commission of a forcible felony.

Question 5

The person using force does not

Answer 5

have a duty to retreat and has the right to stand his or her ground.

Question 6

The person using force must not be engaged in criminal activity and

Answer 6

has a right to be there.