1. Self-Defense (Use of Force)
Copyright, 2000 Charles L. Feer

2. Use of Deadly Force
To repel an attack which creates an imminent danger that a violent felony is about to be committed upon the victim.

3. Use of Non-Deadly Force
May use non-lethal force to repel an unlawful attack.
Threat must be immediate.
Force must not be excessive.
“Only that amount of force necessary to overcome resistance.”

4. Defense of Others One may use force to defend another from an attack.
Same principals as for self - defense.

5. Imperfect Self-Defense
One who kills another
Because of honest but unreasonable belief
The other threatens serious bodily injury, or
Commission of a forcible and atrocious crime.
Negates “malice aforethought”

6. Defense of Property
May use force to defend real and personal property.
Reasonable Force
May not use deadly force to protect property.
Except: Defense of Habitation
Deadly devices are prohibited.
Non-deadly devices allowed.

7. Prevent Crime Apprehend Criminals
Deadly force may be used to stop an attempt to murder or inflict great bodily injury.
Non-deadly force may be used to stop a misdemeanor.
Peace Officers may use force to
make an arrest / prevent escape.