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A defendant claims self-defense after using deadly force against an attacker. Under the majority rule, when is the use of deadly force in self-defense justified?

Whenever the defendant feels threatened, regardless of reasonableness Never, because deadly force is always unlawful Only after the defendant has been physically struck When the defendant reasonably believes deadly force is necessary to prevent imminent death or serious bodily harm

Correct Answer:

When the defendant reasonably believes deadly force is necessary to prevent imminent death or serious bodily harm

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