Oregon Uniform Criminal Jury Instructions
DEFENSES

No. 1114 – Defense–Use of Physical Force in Defense of Property

The defense of defense of property has been raised.

A person is justified in using physical force, but not deadly physical force, on another person when and to the extent that [he / she] reasonably believes it is necessary to prevent/ terminate the commission/ attempted commission of theft/ criminal mischief.

The burden of proof is on the state to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that this defense does not apply.

 

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