Flashcards: Principles of Self-Defense and Use of Force — 10 cards

Legitimate Defense — conditions?

Unjustified, current, real, proportionate, immediate attack or threat.

Légitimate Defense — definition?

Legal exemption when attack is current, unjustified, proportionate.

Attack & Injustice — key?

Violence or threat lacking lawful justification.

Attack — characteristics?

Unjustified, current, and real threat or violence.

Defense Act & Simultaneity — requirement?

Reaction must occur at the same time as attack.

Act of Defense — role?

Immediate, proportionate response to an attack.

Proportionality — purpose?

Force used must match attack's gravity.

Defense of Property — limit?

Must prevent crime, be necessary and proportionate.

Threat on Property — condition?

Likely presumption of legitimate defense, especially at night.

Night Entry Presumption?

Act presumed legitimate if intruder enters forcibly at night.