Kentucky Use of Physical Force in Self-Protection

Summary

Kentucky provides broad self-defense protections, including immunity from civil and criminal actions if the use of force was justified under the statute.

Rights & Rules

01.
Right to use force to protect against the use of unlawful force by another person.
02.
Right to statutory immunity from prosecution and civil lawsuits if the force was justified.

Penalties

01.
Prosecution if force was used against a peace officer performing official duties.
02.
Liability for damages if the force used was found to be reckless or wanton toward innocent third parties.

Verified Citations

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