Self Defense / Defense of Others / Defense of Property / Insanity - Practice questions

Attacking first to prevent harm

Using any force available

Reasonable belief of imminent harm

Retaliation after an attack

No, it's never allowed

Yes, but only reasonable force

Yes, any force is allowed

Only in extreme situations

Only if you know them well

Never, it's too risky

Yes, if you believe they are in danger

Only if the attacker is armed

Only when life is threatened

Whenever you feel scared

To protect personal belongings

If the attacker is larger

Yes, if you fear for your life.

Only if the intruder is armed.

Only with police approval.

Deadly force is never allowed.

Only if the intruder is unarmed.

Only if there are witnesses.

Yes, always retreat first.

No, retreat is not required in your home.

Physical evidence

Mental health evaluations

Witness testimonies

Character references

Insanity at the time of the crime

Lack of evidence

Past criminal history

General emotional distress

Ability to act legally responsible.

Society's view on mental illness.

Understanding right from wrong during the crime.

Probation eligibility after a crime.

Showing remorse after the crime.

Admitting guilt for the crime committed.

Proving the defendant could not distinguish right from wrong.

Demonstrating past criminal behavior.

Moral judgment about the crime committed.

Inability to comprehend the nature of one's actions.

General confusion during the trial process.

Historical mental illness records only.

No, only non-deadly force is allowed.

Only when physically attacked.

Yes, always for any property.

Only if it's your home.

You must first attempt to retreat.

Call the police first.

Approach the intruder first.

Use force right away.

You can frighten them verbally.

Only in the house, not outside.

No, you cannot chase them.

Yes, but only using reasonable force.