Penal Code · s 105

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105.
Commencement and continuance of right of private defence of property
(1) The right of private defence of property commences when a reasonable apprehension of danger to the property commences.
(2) The right of private defence of property against theft continues until the offender has effected his retreat with the property or either the assistance of the public authorities is obtained or the property has been recovered.
(3) The right of private defence of property against robbery continues as long as the offender causes or attempts to cause to any person death, hurt or wrongful restraint, or as long as the fear of instant death or of instant personal restraint continues.
(4) The right of private defence of property against criminal trespass or mischief continues as long as the offender continues in the commission of criminal trespass or mischief.
(5) The right of private defence of property against house-breaking by night continues as long as the house-trespass which has been begun by the house-breaking continues.

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s 105Commencement and continuance of right of private defence of property

(1)

The right of private defence of property commences when a reasonable apprehension of danger to the property commences.

(2)

The right of private defence of property against theft continues until the offender has effected his retreat with the property or either the assistance of the public authorities is obtained or the property has been recovered.

(3)

The right of private defence of property against robbery continues as long as the offender causes or attempts to cause to any person death, hurt or wrongful restraint, or as long as the fear of instant death or of instant personal restraint continues.

(4)

The right of private defence of property against criminal trespass or mischief continues as long as the offender continues in the commission of criminal trespass or mischief.

(5)

The right of private defence of property against house-breaking by night continues as long as the house-trespass which has been begun by the house-breaking continues.