13-408. Justification; use of physical force in
defense of property


A person is justified in using physical force against another when and to the extent
that a reasonable person would believe it necessary to prevent what a reasonable person
would believe is an attempt or commission by the other person of theft or criminal damage
involving tangible movable property under his possession or control, but such person may
use deadly physical force under these circumstances as provided in sections 13-405,
13-406 and 13-411.