Montana § 45-3-101 Definitions

Montana Statutes

§ 45-3-101 — Definitions

Montana § 45-3-101

Title 45CRIMES

Ch. 3JUSTIFIABLE USE OF FORCE

Part 1When Force Justified

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Mont. Code Ann. § 45-3-101 (2026).

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45-3-101 . Definitions.

(1)"Force likely to cause death or serious bodily harm" within the meaning of this chapter includes but is not limited to:

(a)the firing of a firearm in the direction of a person, even though no purpose exists to kill or inflict serious bodily harm; and

(b)the firing of a firearm at a vehicle in which a person is riding.

(2)"Forcible felony" means any felony which involves the use or threat of physical force or violence against any individual.

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45-3-101 . Definitions. (1) "Force likely to cause death or serious bodily harm" within the meaning of this chapter includes but is not limited to:
(a) the firing of a firearm in the direction of a person, even though no purpose exists to kill or inflict serious bodily harm; and
(b) the firing of a firearm at a vehicle in which a person is riding.
(2) "Forcible felony" means any felony which involves the use or threat of physical force or violence against any individual.