Use of force to prevent arson

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ORS 161.225 - Use of physical force in defense of premises - 2020 Oregon Revised Statutes

ORS 161.225¹

Use of physical force in defense of premises

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(1) A person in lawful possession or control of premises is justified in using physical force upon another person when and to the extent that the person reasonably believes it necessary to prevent or terminate what the person reasonably believes to be the commission or attempted commission of a criminal trespass by the other person in or upon the premises.
(2) A person may use deadly physical force under the circumstances set forth in subsection (1) of this section only:
(a) In defense of a person as provided in ORS 161.219 (Limitations on use of deadly physical force in defense of a person); or
(b) When the person reasonably believes it necessary to prevent the commission of arson or a felony by force and violence by the trespasser.
(3) As used in subsection (1) and subsection (2)(a) of this section, "premises" includes any building as defined in ORS 164.205 (Definitions for ORS 164.205 to 164.270) and any real property. As used in subsection (2)(b) of this section, "premises" includes any building. [1971 c.743 §25]

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[Alexx1401]

Uh, not sure what this is for here? If it was me and I see scum trying to burn and loot? No I'm not going to get involved. Really not my problem that this is what the voters have decided they want. Now if you mean someone wants to set fire to my home? That would be of course the same reaction they would get if they were trying to shoot me or my family. I would stop them.

 

[HA556]

A person in lawful possession or control of premises

Now if you mean someone wants to set fire to my home?

 

[clearconscience]

Too many people playing with fire, that need to get burned.