![]() You may not legally defend yourself from a police officer who is justified in using force in arresting you.You would not be justified in shooting someone in the back that is running away. You also may not legally use physical force to defend yourself if the other party has communicated, they no longer mean you harm and are withdrawing from the situation.You may not legally use physical force to defend yourself if you were the initial aggressor in the altercation unless you can prove that the other person sufficiently escalated the situation.The force is used against a person who unlawfully enters, remains after unlawfully entering, or attempts to unlawfully enter private property that you own or lease, or is occupied by someone who you have given specific authority to occupy the property if you can claim a justification of using protective force.Īre there exceptions to being allowed to defend yourself?.The force is used against a person who unlawfully enters, remains after unlawfully entering, or attempts to unlawfully enter a dwelling, residence, or vehicle that you lawfully occupy. ![]()
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