45-3-101: Definitions.
Where this section sits in the code
- TITLE 45. CRIMES
- CHAPTER 3. JUSTIFIABLE USE OF FORCE
- Part 1. When Force Justified
(1) "Force likely to cause death or serious bodily harm" within the meaning of this chapter includes but is not limited to:
(a) the firing of a firearm in the direction of a person, even though no purpose exists to kill or inflict serious bodily harm; and
(b) the firing of a firearm at a vehicle in which a person is riding.
(2) "Forcible felony" means any felony which involves the use or threat of physical force or violence against any individual.
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