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..., for an affirmative defense other than self-defense, defense of another, or defense of the accused's residence presented as described in division (B)(1) of this section, is upon the accused. (B)(1) A person is allowed to act in self-defense, defense of another, or defense of that person's residence. If, at the trial of a person who is accused of an offense that involved the person's use of force against another, t...

... upon the trespasser other than in self-defense or defense of a third person. (2) Self-defense or defense of a third person is not involved, and the injury, death, or loss to person or property is caused by a vehicle driven or otherwise set in motion, a firearm shot, or any other item of tangible personal property held, driven, set in motion, projected, or thrown by the owner, lessee, renter, or family member with t...

...nce acting against the person in self-defense, defense of another, or defense of the victim's residence, regardless of whether the person has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to or has been charged with committing the felony, the misdemeanor, or the attempt to commit the felony or misdemeanor. Division (B)(2)(c) of this section does not apply if the person who suffered the injury or loss, at the time ...

...edly caused by the person's act of self-defense or defense of another when performed during the commission, or imminent commission, of an offense of violence to protect the members or guests, including the person's self, of a nonprofit corporation against the commission, or imminent commission, of that offense of violence, unless the person's act constitutes willful or wanton misconduct. (C) Nothing in this section...

...on's use of force alleged to be in self-defense, defense of another, or defense of the person's residence, the person has no duty to retreat before using force in self-defense, defense of another, or defense of that person's residence if that person is in a place in which the person lawfully has a right to be. (C) A trier of fact shall not consider the possibility of retreat as a factor in determining whether or no...

...operty, including, but not limited to, self-defense or defense of third persons. (4) This section does not affect any criminal liability that the possessor of real property may have for injury, death, or loss to the person or property of a trespasser on the property. (5) This section does not affect any immunities from or defenses to civil liability established by another section of the Revised Code or availa...

...y to retreat before using force in self-defense, defense of another, or defense of that person's residence if that person is in a place in which the person lawfully has a right to be. (C) A trier of fact shall not consider the possibility of retreat as a factor in determining whether or not a person who used force in self-defense, defense of another, or defense of that person's residence reasonably believed that th...

...rged, raises the affirmative defense of self-defense, the person may introduce expert testimony of the "battered woman syndrome" and expert testimony that the person suffered from that syndrome as evidence to establish the requisite belief of an imminent danger of death or great bodily harm that is necessary, as an element of the affirmative defense, to justify the person's use of the force in question. The introduct...

...or sale to those consumers; (b) A self-defense spray; (c) A biological agent, toxin, or delivery system the person possesses solely for protective, bona fide research, or other peaceful purposes; (d) A chemical weapon that the person possesses solely for a purpose not prohibited under this section if the type and quantity is consistent with that purpose. (2) For purposes of this division, "a purpose not prohibite...

...r the defendant acted primarily in self-defense, and, in accordance with the standards and criteria of this section as applied in relation to the separate complaint filed by the defendant, that it should issue the order to require the complainant, alleged victim, or other family or household member in question to do or refrain from doing the act. (J)(1) Subject to division (J)(2) of this section and regardless of w...

...e was caused by a person acting in self-defense; (iii) Each person's fear of physical harm, if any, resulting from the other person's threatened use of force against any person or resulting from the other person's use or history of the use of force against any person, and the reasonableness of that fear; (iv) The comparative severity of any injuries suffered by the persons involved in the alleged offense. (e)(i) A...

... the respondent acted primarily in self-defense. (5) No protection order issued or consent agreement approved under this section shall in any manner affect title to any real property. (6)(a) With respect to an order involving family or household members, if a petitioner, or the child of a petitioner, who obtains a protection order or consent agreement pursuant to division (E)(1) of this section or a temporary pro...

... of the pupil, for the purpose of self-defense, or for the protection of persons or property.

...ies employee that was necessary as self-defense. (3) If the director includes a developmental disabilities employee in the registry established under section 5123.52 of the Revised Code, the director shall notify the employee, the person or government entity that employs or contracts with the employee, the individual with a developmental disability who was the subject of the report and that individual's legal guardi...

...avail self of the following common law defenses: (A) The defense of the fellow servant rule; (B) The defense of the assumption of risk; (C) The defense of contributory negligence. Such employers are subject to sections 4123.37 and 4123.75 of the Revised Code.

...is section may include coverage for the defense or costs of defense or settlement, including attorney's fees, of any covered person or entity and be paid for from any funds under the control of the state university or college. (D) Provision of any insurance coverage under divisions (B)(1) to (3) of this section is not a waiver of any immunity or defense available to the state university or college or to any covered ...

... constitute a waiver of any immunity or defense available to the member state university or college or to any covered entity. (K)(1) Both of the following shall be determined in the court of claims pursuant to section 2743.02 of the Revised Code: (a) Any claims or litigation relating to the administration of a joint self-insurance pool created pursuant to this section, including any immunities or defenses; (b) ...

... constitute a waiver of any immunity or defense of the political subdivision or its employees, except that the political subdivision may specifically waive any immunity or defense to which it or its employees may be entitled if a provision to that effect is specifically included in the policy of insurance or in a written plan of operation of the self-insurance program, or, if any, the legislative enactment of the pol...

...ed by the person in connection with the defense or settlement of such action or suit, if the person acted in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, except that no indemnification shall be made in respect of any of the following: (a) Any claim, issue, or matter as to which the person is adjudged to be liable for negligence or m...

...ment by the United States department of defense or department of veterans affairs for any act that violates or would violate this chapter; (16) Violation of this chapter or any rules adopted under it; (17) Violation of any restrictions placed by the board on a nursing license or dialysis technician certificate; (18) Failure to use universal and standard precautions established by rules adopted under section ...

...ause the borrower to lose any claim or defense to payment of the debt; (7) Falsely representing or implying that the borrower committed any crime or other conduct in order to disgrace the borrower; (8) Communicating or threatening to communicate to any person credit information that is known or that should be known to be false, including the failure to communicate that a disputed debt is disputed; (9) Using ...

...ere or its equivalent, shall not, of itself, create a presumption that the person did not act in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, the person had reasonable cause to believe that the person's conduct was unlawful. (2) A corporation may indemnify or agree to indemnify...

...ed by the person in connection with the defense or settlement of an action or suit described in division (B)(1) of this section. (2) If a person is adjudged to be liable for negligence or misconduct in the performance of a duty to the association, the indemnification described in division (B)(1) of this section shall be made for any claim, issue, or matter only to the extent that the court of common pleas or the cou...

...ed by the person in connection with the defense or settlement of that action or suit if the person acted in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the association, except that no indemnification shall be made with respect to any of the following: (1) Any claim, issue, or matter as to which the person is adjudged to be liable for negligence or ...

...the person presents an imminent risk of self-inflicted harm or an imminent risk of harm to others within a juvenile facility; (vii) Any other factors the juvenile court considers to be relevant. (d) If the juvenile court determines that a place other than those specified in division (B) of this section is the appropriate place for confinement of a person pursuant to division (F)(4)(a) of this section, the person ma...