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self defence - Coggle Diagram
self defence
Necessary force
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This is subjective
Did the defendant believe that it was necessary to use force to protect themselves or another person?
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If the defendant is mistaken as to whether force is necessary then the defense may still succeed as long as the mistake is honestly held
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Reasonable force
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When determining if the force was reasonable, the jury can consider the physical characteristics of the defendant, but not psychiatric
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