when is the use of deadly force justified
Deadly force Deadly force, also known as lethal force, is force that is likely to cause either serious bodily injury or death to another person. In most jurisdictions, the use of deadly force is justified only under conditions of extreme necessity as a last resort, when all lesser means have failed or cannot reasonably be employed.
Justified (TV series) Justified is an American crime drama television series that premiered on March 16, 2010, on the FX network.[2][3] Developed by Graham Yost, it is based on Elmore Leonard's short story "Fire in the Hole".[2] Timothy Olyphant portrays Raylan Givens, a tough deputy U.S. Marshal enforcing his own brand of justice, in his hometown of Harlan, Kentucky.[2] The series is set in Kentucky and in the Appalachian mountains area of eastern Kentucky, specifically in and around Harlan.[4] The series, comprising 78 episodes, aired over six seasons and concluded on April 14, 2015.[5]