Arizona Jury Instructions – Criminal
STATUTORY CRIMINAL INSTRUCTIONS — TITLE 13
CHAPTER 1 STATUTORY DEFINITIONS

1.0514 — Definition of “Deadly Physical Force”

“Deadly physical force” means either:

1. force which is used with the purpose of causing death or serious physical injury, or

2. force which in the manner of its use is capable of creating a substantial risk of causing death or serious physical injury.

 

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