Deadly force may be used in defense-of-property if the situation involved in defense-of-property evolves into a self-defense or defense of others that justifies the use of deadly force.

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Deadly force can be justified in defense-of-property only if the situation escalates to the point where it becomes a matter of self-defense or defense of others. Otherwise, the use of deadly force in defense-of-property is generally not deemed justifiable by law.

Deadly Force May Be Used in Defense-Of-Property If the Situation