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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Resistance sufficient to prevent a public offense may be made by a party about to be injured:
1. To prevent an offense against the party's person or the party's family or some member thereof; or
2. To prevent an illegal attempt by force to take or injure property in the party's lawful possession.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 29. Judicial Procedure, Criminal § 29-02-02. Resistance by party about to be injured - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-29-judicial-procedure-criminal/nd-cent-code-sect-29-02-02/
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