Colorado Law Regarding Deadly Physical & Justifiable Force

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  • C.R.S. 18-1-702. Choice of evils.
  • C.R.S. 18-1-703. Use of physical force – special relationships.
  • C.R.S. 18-1-704. Use of physical force in defense of a person.
  • C.R.S. 18-1-704.5. Use of deadly physical force against an intruder.
  • C.R.S. 18-1-705. Use of physical force in defense of premises.
  • C.R.S. 18-1-706. Use of physical force in defense of property.
  • C.R.S. 18-1-707. Use of physical force in making an arrest or in preventing an escape.
  • C.R.S. 18-1-708. Duress.