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Only nondeadly force may be used to defend property in one's possession (other than one's home) from unlawful interference.  In terms of real property, interference means entry or trespass.  In the case of personal property, interference means removal or damage.  The need to use force must reasonably appear imminent.  The use of deadly force is never justified to protect property alone.
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A person may be justified in using force to defend his or her property from unlawful interference without facing criminal liabilityPlease see [[Self-Defense]] for a further discussion on the Defense of Property defense.
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See [[Defenses]]

Latest revision as of 15:47, 12 November 2010

A person may be justified in using force to defend his or her property from unlawful interference without facing criminal liability. Please see Self-Defense for a further discussion on the Defense of Property defense.


See Defenses