Index
Canada Criminal Code Section 34 (Self-defence)
Summary
Defines the circumstances under which a person is not guilty of an offense if they use force to defend themselves or another person.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Right to defend oneself if the person believes on reasonable grounds that force is being used or threatened
- 02.Act of defense must be committed for the purpose of self-protection
- 03.Force used must be reasonable in the circumstances
Penalties
- 01.Full criminal liability for acts that exceed reasonable defense
- 02.Judicial review of the nature of the threat and the person's role in the incident
Verified Citations
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