LAW 604 Lecture Notes - Lecture 47: Deadly Force, Federal Reporter, Jury Instructions
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United states v. peterson, 483 f. 2d 1222, 1229-30 (d. c. cir. There must be a threat, actual or apparent, of the use of deadly force against the defender. The threat must be unlawful and immediate. Must believe that he was in imminent peril of death or serious bodily harm. Must believe his response was necessary to save himself. State v. clay, 256 s. e. 2d 176, 182 (n. c. 1979) Defendnat may employ deadly force only if it reasonably appears to be necessary to protect against death or great bodily harm: deadly force = force likely to cause death or great bodily harm. Cannot use to protect against just bodily injury or offensive physical contact. 776. 012 use of force in defense of person. State v. wanrow (wa 1977): accused molester was invited into d"s home. Argument broke out, d turned around and was surprised by the accused molester, and shot him.
