Connecticut · Connecticut General Statutes — Title 53a, Penal Code
Conn. Gen. Stat. (Title 53a) § 53a-21: Use of physical force in defense of property
What this law says, in plain English
This statute defines when a person may lawfully use reasonable physical force to prevent theft or property damage, or to recover recently stolen property. Deadly force is limited to self-defense situations.
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