Use Of Force

Question 0

What are the five circumstances in which reasonably necessary force is allowable?

Answer 0

1. In self-defense, defense of others, defense of property or premises
2. In restraining a person about to do himself serious bodily harm
3. By a parent correcting a minor child
4. By a law-enforcement officer, or person directed to assist the officer, in arresting a criminal or preventing escape
5. By private citizen in arresting a criminal or preventing escape

Question 1

The least amount of force needed to accomplish the lawful purpose for which it is used

Answer 1

Reasonably necessary force

Question 2

When must the use of force cease?

Answer 2

When resistance stops

Question 3

When can deadly force be used?

Answer 3

Only when deadly force has been threatened or is reasonably believed to be imminent

Question 4

How much force can a property owner use to stop the criminal trespass onto their property?

Answer 4

The amount of force reasonably necessary but not fatal