Montana Code Annotated
Title 45 Crimes (Chs. 1 — 10)
Chapter 3 Justifiable Use of Force (Pt. 1)
Part 1 When Force Justified (§§ 45-3-101 — 45-3-115)

45-3-101 Definitions.

(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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