Utah Self-Defense

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This is a sample jury instruction, whereby the court instructs the jury on the concept of self defense in an assault situation. Care must be taken that the language of the instruction complies with the law in your state and not subject to reversal on appeal.

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FAQ

Law enforcement officer use of deadly force. "Deadly force" means force that creates or is likely to create, or that the individual using the force intends to create, a substantial likelihood of death or serious bodily injury to an individual.

Utah has enacted a stand your ground law which removes the duty to retreat before using deadly force in self defense when a person is in ?a place where [he or she] has lawfully entered or remained.?

Generally, deadly force is appropriate only when it is necessary. This means that not using deadly force could result in your death or grievous bodily harm. Utah law also permits deadly force when you are protecting someone else, preventing a bad situation.

Code 728-507-5. Section R728-507-5 - Use of Force Policy (1) Officers shall use only that amount of force that reasonably appears necessary, given the facts and circumstances perceived by the officer at the time of the event, to effectively bring an incident under control.

Mutual combat is not legal anywhere in the US.

In general, it is perfectly legal to buy and possess pepper spray or mace in the State of Utah.

Under Utah criminal law, a person may use "reasonable" levels of force to "prevent or terminate another person's criminal interference with real property or personal property." Utah law does not allow a person to use deadly force to defend property (other than a home).

An individual is justified in threatening or using force against another individual when and to the extent that the individual reasonably believes that force or a threat of force is necessary to defend the individual or another individual against the imminent use of unlawful force.

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