21-3213. Use of force in defense of property other than a dwelling.

21-3213

Chapter 21.--CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS
PART I.--GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 32.--PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL LIABILITY

      21-3213.   Use of force in defense of property other than a dwelling. A person who is lawfully in possession of property other than a dwellingis justified in the threat or use of force against another for the purposeof preventing or terminating an unlawful interference with such property.Only such degree of force or threat thereof as a reasonable man would deemnecessary to prevent or terminate the interference may intentionally beused.

      History:   L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3213; July 1, 1970.