OR 161.219 Limitations on use of deadly physical force in defense of a person.
State: Oregon
Oregon Revised Statutes (O.R.S.)
Volume 4
Title 16. Crimes and Punishments
Chapter 161. General Provisions
JUSTIFICATION
161.219 Limitations on use of deadly physical force in defense of a person.
Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 161.209, a person is not justified in using deadly physical force upon another person unless the person reasonably believes that the other person is:
(1) Committing or attempting to commit a felony involving the use or threatened imminent use of physical force against a person; or
(2) Committing or attempting to commit a burglary in a dwelling; or
(3) Using or about to use unlawful deadly physical force against a person.