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9A.16.040 – Justifiable homicide or use of deadly force by public officer, peace officer, person aiding | Washington Law

Learn about Washington's Justifiable homicide or use of deadly force by public officer, peace officer, person aiding law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.

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9A.16.040 – Justifiable homicide or use of deadly force by public officer, peace officer, person aiding

Washington Criminal Code § 9A.16.040

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RCW 9A.16.040 - Justifiable homicide or use of deadly force by public officer, peace officer, person aiding (1) Homicide or the use of deadly force is justifiable in the following cases:(a) When a public officer is acting in obedience to the judgment of a competent court; or(b) When necessarily used by a peace officer to overcome actual resistance to the execution of the legal process, mandate, or order of a court or officer, or in the discharge of a legal duty.(c) When necessarily used by a pea

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