§105. Use of force in property offenses
A person is justified in using a reasonable degree of nondeadly force upon another person when and to the extent that the person reasonably believes it necessary to prevent what is or reasonably appears to be an unlawful taking of the person's property, or criminal mischief, or to retake the person's property immediately following its taking; but the person may use deadly force only under such circumstances as are prescribed in sections 104, 107 and 108. [PL 2007, c. 173, §21 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §27 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 173, §21 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE
Chapter 5: DEFENSES AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES; JUSTIFICATION
17-A §101. General rules for defenses and affirmative defenses; justification
17-A §103-B. Involuntary conduct
17-A §104. Use of force in defense of premises
17-A §105. Use of force in property offenses
17-A §106. Physical force by persons with special responsibilities
17-A §107. Physical force in law enforcement
17-A §108. Physical force in defense of a person
17-A §110. Threat to use deadly force against a law enforcement officer