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A.C.A. § 5-2-608
Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official Edition
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*** November 16, 2011. ***
Title 5 Criminal Offenses
Subtitle 1. General Provisions
Chapter 2 Principles of Criminal Liability
Subchapter 6 -- Justification
A.C.A. § 5-2-608 (2011)
5-2-608. Use of physical force in defense of premises.
(a) A person in lawful possession or control of premises or a vehicle is justified in using nondeadly physical force upon another person when and to the extent that the person reasonably believes the use of nondeadly physical force is necessary to prevent or terminate the commission or attempted commission of a criminal trespass by the other person in or upon the premises or vehicle.
(b) A person may use deadly physical force under the circumstances set forth in subsection (a) of this section if:
(1) Use of deadly physical force is authorized by § 5-2-607; or
(2) The person reasonably believes the use of deadly physical force is necessary to prevent the commission of arson or burglary by a trespasser.
HISTORY: Acts 1975, No. 280, § 508; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-508.
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Should citizens be permitted to defend themselves and their property through means of deadly force?
Use of Deadly Force in DefenseThough I'm sure the majority of people would not take any pleasure in killing another human being to defend themselves or their property, I definitely believe that using deadly force should be a choice they can make without repercussion. ---Can the government use deadly force to protect their personal and government property? The government in the United States is made up of ... the people...
Can you use deadly force to protect your neighbors?
It depends on where you are, but in the United States, generally speaking, you can use deadly force to protect yourself and/or an innocent third party. So, in any situation where deadly force is justified, you can protect anyone that needs to be protected. Law varies slightly from state to state, so there may be subtle differences depending on your location, so you should check your local laws.
In PA Can you shoot someone who's trying to steal your car?
No. You cannot use deadly force in defense of property. Not even if you're "aiming at a leg". You can use deadly force to protect yourself, and other humans, from imminent harm. If you go too far and use disproportionate force in defense of yourself or others, you can still be liable for manslaughter.
When can a homeowner use deadly force?
It depends on the state. A very basic rundown is: in some states, a homeowner can use deadly force once an intruder has entered the dwelling. In some states, a homeowner can use deadly force before the intruder is in the house as long as they suppose a threat and are on the property. In some states, the homeowner cannot use deadly force unless the intruder has a weapon.
When discussing rules of engagement and rules of interaction the key word that will help your Soldiers respond in a way that protects lives supports the mission and complies with the law?
R.A.M.PReturn fire with aimed fire. Return force with force. You always have the right to repel hostile acts with necessary force.Anticipate attack. Use force first if, but only if, you see clear indicators of hostile intent.Measure the amount of force that you use, if time and circumstances permit. Use only the amount of force necessary to protect lives and accomplish the mission.Protect with deadly force only human life, and property designated by your commander. Stop short of deadly force when protecting other property.
Do any US military bases besides Area 51 authorize the use of deadly force?
Yes, only to protect though. Unlike Area 51, military bases are only untitled to use deadly force if absolutely necessary
Does Arkansas have duty to retreat?
Yes if your asking about deadly force, but not in the person's dwelling or on the curtilage surrounding the person's dwelling if not the original aggressor and only when it can be done safely.
Could deadly force be used for criminal trespassing on private property if the trespasser had been warned not to enter the property and was armed with a deadly weapon?
This varies from Sate to State in the U.S.Generally, if you have a reasonable belief that life or property (yours or another's) is in imminent danger, you are allowed to use the MINIMUM level of force required to defend that life or property. If you are actually being attacked with a deadly weapon, then deadly force is almost always justified. Just because a person HAS a weapon does not always mean you were threatened by it (such as when a person is legally carrying a gun).Because this is the Internet, it is probably worth mentioning that no, you cannot use this argument when the police show up. Only a Judge, not a private citizen, can decide that they were trespassing.
What is being done about robberies?
There are laws against them - police arrest the perpetrators - victims can protect themselves from them, sometimes by deadly force when warranted.
Which is a measure taken to protect civilians through comisaf's tactical directive?
Setting conditions that minimize the need to resort to deadly force
Which is a measure taken to protect civilians through COMISAF's Tactical Directive?
Setting conditions that minimize the need to resort to deadly force
What are the two type of force you can use in self defense?
Nondeadly force can be used to repel either a nondeadly attack or a deadly attack. Deadly Force may be used to fend off an attacker who is using deadly force but may not be used to repel an attacker who is not using deadly force.
