The Illustrated Guide to Criminal Law
Chapter 15: It Was Either Him or Me
Self-Defense pg 6: Lawful Take-backs
Rico’s ranch hands watch as the cattle are led off as Rico, still tied up, explains
RICO
I don’t want you boys going to jail with me.
HAND
But they’re taking our cattle! Can’t we at least use non-deadly force to stop them?
RICO
No, boys. They’re only taking back their own cows, lawfully.
You can only use force if they’re doing it unlawfully.
HAND
Dang.