You can defend your dog with lethal force if you believe there is an imminent threat of serious harm or death to yourself or others, and if no other reasonable options are available to stop the threat.
Actually no, you have the right to self defence, and may use lethal force to defend yourself or another person; but lethal force is not permitted to protect your property alone.
A military is a part of a government. It is authorized to use lethal force, and weapons to defend and support the interests of a state or country.
You need legal counsel to answer this question. It depends on a number of factors - particularly, the circumstances under which he pulled a gun on you. In most states, the laws of deadly force allow the use of lethal force (pointing a firearm at someone, even if you don't shoot them, is considered use of lethal force) in instances where there is an imminent threat of death, maiming injury, or rape.
Yes, in many jurisdictions, individuals have the legal right to use lethal force to defend themselves if an intruder enters their home and poses a threat to their safety. This is typically known as the "castle doctrine" or "stand your ground" law. However, the specifics of these laws can vary by state or country, so it is important to understand the laws in your specific area.
Hyper-lethal = very dangerous. Vector = force. Hyper-lethal vector = very dangerous force.
A baton typically falls under the category of impact weapons or less-lethal force options. It is used by law enforcement and security personnel for controlling suspects through striking or jabbing actions. It is considered an intermediate force option between empty hand techniques and lethal force.
gravitational force of attraction/gravity -- force -- weight -- centripetal force, under some circumstances
If they come they on your property uninvited, Self defense, under the line of duty Note that Texas is the only state in which you're inherently allowed to shoot anyone who comes onto your property uninvited, while the remaining 49 states require there to be a series of circumstances in place before the use of lethal force is authorised, such as imminent threat of death, debilitating injury, or rape.
Not for simply being on your property, no. A certain set of conditions have to exist before the use of lethal force is authorised. Lethal force may not be used to defend yourself if you were the one who provoked the confrontation. It may not be used to defend against simple assault. There must be an imminent threat of death, maiming injury, or rape. You also have a duty to retreat from a situation of using lethal force if possible to do so. I don't know if Maryland has a castle law or not, but, even if they do, it only removes your duty to retreat when you're actually inside your home or personal vehicle - it doesn't apply to the property outside of your home.
In Arkansas, the use of deadly force to protect private property is generally not justified unless there is an imminent threat to life or serious bodily injury. The state allows individuals to use reasonable force to defend their property, but lethal force is typically reserved for situations where personal safety is at risk. It’s essential to understand the specific circumstances and legal standards that apply, as the use of deadly force can lead to serious legal consequences. Always consult legal guidance for specific situations.
The person who says that it does not is wrong. It is true that you would not be allowed to shoot a person who is running away from your property, because at that point it is no longer necessary to defend your property. You are, however, allowed to use lethal force to defend your property, and any person who has broken in can automatically be assumed to be dangerous.
Under some circumstances they may. But not totally.