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A defendant raises self-defense to a murder charge, claiming he reasonably believed he faced imminent deadly force. Under the majority common-law approach tested on the MBE, what must be true for deadly force in self-defense to be justified?

The defendant must have actually been in danger, regardless of his beliefs The defendant must have reasonably believed he faced imminent unlawful deadly force and used proportionate force The defendant must always retreat before using any force The defendant may use deadly force to protect any property interest

Correct Answer:

The defendant must have reasonably believed he faced imminent unlawful deadly force and used proportionate force

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