Sentences with phrase «defense of others»

Heavy boots — in defense of other fields of academia, I want to mention that one time after class, I had a discussion with my philosophy professor about quantum mechanics, and he seemed to be reasonably informed.

And I had testified in defense of others who had broken the law.

... So in Nevada, an intervener's actions must meet four criteria to exonerate him or her under the state's defense of others doctrine:

Assault defense in Virginia court involves understanding that the only defenses against a charge of assault or battery is necessary and proportionate self defense when escape is not a realistic option, defense of others with the foregoing considerations in mind, proportionate discipline of one's minor children in due moderation, and consent (for instance a consensual wrestling or boxing match, or consensual rough or BDSM sexual play, which has its own realm of defense).

Section 35 -41-3-2 of the Indiana Penal Code provides the clearest and, simultaneously the most controversial legal pronouncement regarding the use of force against public servants in defense of others.

And it's the responsibility of all of us in this nation to rise to the defense of others.

Do you think that there are times in our lives in which it is right to use violence in the defense of others?

In connection with the slaughter of the innocent, the Pope mentions that killing in self - defense or in defense of others is quite another matter, since the aggressor is at fault.

I wonder if the same people that are attacking Christians and our beliefs are the first ones to come to the defense of others religions citing the First Amendment?

Guns are the answer to questions of self - defense and the defense of others.

Self - defense and the defense of others is a justification for human violence, and dogs should have the same protection.

This kind of argument is often called a «defense of others» defense which is available in every jurisdiction of which I am aware.

The pertinent section of the Colorado Revised Statutes (2016), strongly influenced by the language of the Model Penal Code (which never adopted in full by any state but highly influential stylistically in how U.S. criminal codes are drafted) is very typical of the majority rule regarding the defense of others and reads as follows (emphasizing the language relevant to the scenario in the question):

Most actions taken by private security are justified by express exclusions from civil and criminal liability for self - defense, defense of others, defense of property and citizen's arrest.

There is also a «proportionality» requirement for the defense of others defense: «The defendant used no more force than was reasonably necessary to defend against that danger» (CalCrim instruction 3470).

In either case, there is a defense that can be mounted, the «defense of others» defense, to the effect that the person had a reasonable belief that it was necessary to prevent physical harm to others.

Does the possibility of criminal prosecution apply to defense of others from miscreant youth or defense of others from anybody?

Defenses that may be available include self - defense or defense of others, assuming that the force that you used was reasonable and proportionate.

Defense of others: 197.1 talks about any person - this raises the concept of «defense of others.»

He further asserts that the lower court erred in rejecting his proposed «defense of others» jury instruction, and in permitting the prosecution to present cumulative evidence as rebuttal testimony.

This exclusion included a clause that said it did not apply to a «use of reasonable force to protect persons or property,» meaning that injuries caused as a result of self - defense or defense of others would be covered by the policy.

Second, the court noted that the plaintiffs» argument required an assumption that Aponte and Odonovich's actions were justified as self - defense or defense of others.

This right to defense also extends to defense of others.

If a reasonable person would conclude that the assailants are acting lawfully in arresting the person, then a higher bar must be clear to justifiably use force in defense of others.