Romano-776.012 Use or threatened use of force in defense of person

Question 1

A person is justified in using or threatening to use force, except deadly force, against another when and to the extent that the person reasonably believes

Answer 1

that such conduct is necessary to defend himself or herself or another against the other’s imminent use of unlawful force.

Question 2

A person who uses or threatens to use force in accordance with this subsection___ ___ have a duty to retreat before using or threatening to use such force.

Answer 2

Does not

Question 3

A person is justified in using or threatening to use deadly force if he or she reasonably believes that using or threatening to use such force is necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm to himself or herself or another or

Answer 3

to prevent the imminent commission of a forcible felony.

Question 4

A person who uses or threatens to use deadly force in accordance with this subsection does not have a duty to retreat and

Answer 4

has the right to stand his or her ground

Question 5

The person using or threatening to use the deadly force must…

Answer 5

not be engaged in criminal activity and in a place he or she has a right to be.