Self-Defense/Defense of Others

Question 1

Non-Deadly Force

Answer 1

A victim may use non-deadly self-defense ANYTIME THE VICTIM REASONABLY BELIEVES that force is about to be used on him

Question 2

Deadly Force Majority

Answer 2

A victim may use deadly force in self-defense ANY TIME THE VICTIM REASONABLY BELIEVES deadly force is about to be used on him

Question 3

Deadly Force Minority

Answer 3

Victim required to retreat if safe to do so.

No duty if: In your home, are a victim of rape/robbery, police have no duty to retreat

Question 4

Original Aggressor and Self-Defense

Answer 4

To get privilege back if you are original aggressor you must: withdraw AND communicate that withdraw

Exception: If victim’s initial aggression escalates a minor fight into one involving deadly force, and does so without giving aggressor an opportunity ti withdraw, original aggressor may use privilege

Question 5

Defense of Others

Answer 5

May use if defendant REASONABLY BELIEVES that the person who he assisted would have had the right to use force in his own defense.

Majority: No special relationship required between victim and defendant.