Deadly Force Laws

January 13, 2016

Chapter 939

Crimes General Provisions

Subchapter I

Preliminary Provisions

895.62 Use of Force in Response to Unlawful and Forcible Entry Into a Dwelling, Motor Vehicle, or Place of Business; Civil Liability Immunity.

939.48 Self-Defense and Defense of Others.

939.48(1) Threaten or Intentionally Use Force

939.48(2) Provocation

939.48(3) Intention

939.48(4) Defense of Others

939.48(5) Defense of Others

939.48(6) Unlawful

939.49 Defense of Property and Protection Against Retail Theft.