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defensive-force justification

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A quick definition of defensive-force justification:

Defensive-Force Justification: When someone uses force to defend themselves, others, or property from harm or danger, it can be considered a lawful reason for their actions. This is known as defensive-force justification. It is a type of defense that can be used in court to show that the person's actions were necessary to prevent harm and that the harm they prevented was greater than any harm caused by their actions. Other types of justification defenses include imperfect justification, judicial-authority justification, and public-authority justification.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Defensive-force justification is a type of justification defense available when an aggressor has threatened harm to the particular interest that is the subject of the defense. This defense is usually used for self-defense, defense of others, or defense of property. It is a lawful or sufficient reason for one's acts or omissions that prevents an act from being wrongful.

Example: If someone breaks into your house and threatens to harm you or your family, you may use defensive-force justification to protect yourself and your loved ones. This defense allows you to use reasonable force to defend yourself and your property without being charged with a crime.

Explanation: The example illustrates how defensive-force justification can be used in a real-life situation. In this case, the person is justified in using force to defend themselves and their property because they are being threatened by an aggressor. This defense is only available if the force used is reasonable and necessary to protect oneself or others from harm.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
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Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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