When is Physical Force Justified in Self-Defense? | Huss Law - PLLC

One of the most common inquiries is when a person is justified to resort to physical force in self-defense. According to A.R.S. 13-404, the use of physical force for self-defense is defined as long as it is considered reasonable. However, situations where self-defense is initially used but escalates beyond reasonable measures are the ones that often lead to involvement with the criminal justice system. As stated in A.R.S. 13-404(A), a person is allowed to use or threaten physical force when the circumstance