Definitions
Define Inherent Right to Self-Defense.
When an individual reasonably believes he/she is in imminent danger of death or serious bodily harm.
What AFI Governes "Use of Force"?
AFI 31-117
Name two examples of Serious Offenses Against Persons.
1. Encountering a sniper
2. Murder, Armed robbery, & Aggravated Assult
Define Capability.
ability-capability of the subject to carry out a threatened action.
Define Arrest or Apprehension.
May use deadly force to arrest or apprehend a person who, is believed, to have committed a serious offense.
Define Opprotunity.
The subject is in a position where they can carry out the act or threat.
Define Escape.
to be necessary prevent the escape of a prisoner, provided there is probable cause to believe such person(s) have committed or attempted to commit a serious offense, that is, one that involves imminent threat of death or serious bodily harm.
Define Intent.
The subject is initiating an overt act (words or deeds).
The Use of deadly force must meet what standard?
Objective Reasonableness.
What is the difference between Defense of Others and Serious Offenses Against persons?
Serious offenses against persons are crimes that involve intentional or unlawful acts causing harm to another person.
a person to use reasonable and proportional force to protect a third party from an imminent and unlawful attack