Without provocation,Dave punches Sam in the nose.Sam reacts by drawing a knife and stabbing Dave four times.Miraculously,Dave survives the wounds.Under Texas law,Sam has only used "force," not "deadly force," because Dave did not die as a result of the stabbing.

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According to Texas law, the use of a knife in a situation where the victim has not used deadly force can be considered the use of deadly force, regardless of whether or not the victim actually dies. Therefore, Sam's actions would be considered the use of deadly force, not just force.

Without Provocation,Dave Punches Sam in the Nose