Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

self defense/defense of property

what is the law on self defense or defense of property in a criminal battery

case? are there any cases on the law? -- thanks


Asked on 2/24/05, 5:00 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: self defense/defense of property

There are many cases on that issue. You generally cannot use deadly force to protect property. The amount of force used must be reasonable under the circumstances. In the defense of self or others reasonable force may be used, up to and including deadly force.

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Answered on 3/01/05, 11:21 pm


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