California Penal Code 845 – Any person who has lawfully entered a house for the purpose of making …
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Any person who has lawfully entered a house for the purpose of making an arrest, may break open the door or window thereof if detained therein, when necessary for the purpose of liberating himself, and an officer may do the same, when necessary for the purpose of liberating a person who, acting in his aid, lawfully entered for the purpose of making an arrest, and is detained therein.
(Enacted 1872.)
Terms Used In California Penal Code 845
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See California Penal Code 7