Kansas

Pattern Instructions for Kansas – Criminal 4th TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 52 Principles of Criminal Liability 52.250 Initial Aggressor’s Use of Force A person who initially provokes the use of force against (himself) (herself) (someone else) is not permitted to use force to defend (himself) (herself) (someone else) unless insert one of the following : […]

Pattern Instructions for Kansas – Criminal 4th TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 52 Principles of Criminal Liability 52.240 Provocation of First Force as Excuse for Retaliation A person is not permitted to provoke an attack on (himself) (herself) (someone else) with the specific intention to use such attack as a justification for inflicting bodily harm upon

Pattern Instructions for Kansas – Criminal 4th TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 52 Principles of Criminal Liability 52.230 Forcible Felon Not Entitled to Use Force A person is not permitted to (use physical force) (threaten to use physical force) (display a means of force) in defense of (himself) (herself) (someone else) ([his] [her] dwelling) ([his] [her]

Pattern Instructions for Kansas – Criminal 4th TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 51 Evidence and Guides for Its Consideration 51.050 Defenses–Burden of Proof The defendant raises describe the defense claimed as a defense. Evidence in support of this defense should be considered by you in determining whether the State has met its burden of proving that

Pattern Instructions for Kansas – Criminal 4th TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 52 Principles of Criminal Liability 52.200 Use of Force in Defense of a Person Defendant claims (his) (her) use of force was permitted as (self-defense) (the defense of another person). Defendant is permitted to insert one of the choices from below : – use