Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Self-defense is a classic excuse defense.
2. Self-defense is a law of necessity.
3. A person who uses more force than necessary can always claim self-defense.
4. A person who is attacked with non-deadly force may only use deadly force to defend him or
herself.
5. Shoot first laws vary from state to state.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE

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