I wouldn't rely upon a lay interpretation of any law that involves the question of civil liability; too much hinges on legal principles and on judicial precedent.
Arizona law has a provision on civil immunity. See this.
Sounds pretty air tight, eh?
Well, consider Page 57 of this.
Seem inconsistent? Well, it certainly explains the following from Page 3:
So, you do not live in Arizona? Do you really understand the legal principles as they apply in your jurisdiction? Well, I'm not willing to contend that I do.
Arizona law has a provision on civil immunity. See this.
No person in this state shall be subject to civil liability for engaging in conduct otherwise justified pursuant to the provisions of this chapter [(Justification)].
Sounds pretty air tight, eh?
Well, consider Page 57 of this.
Although Arizona has a strong policy that justification can be used in criminal and civil cases, one must remember that it is far easier to "prove" a civil case than a criminal case. If Sam Shooter uses or threatens the use of deadly force, and the county prosecutor decides there is no criminal case or Sam is acquitted, the victim or the victim's family can still sue Sam in a civil case for damages. Pfeil v. Smith, 183 Ariz. 63, 900 P.2d 12 (App. 1995). Plaintiffs in such cases usually lose, especially in Arizona. Nonetheless, if one is required to use deadly force, he/she faces the potential of a civil lawsuit.
Seem inconsistent? Well, it certainly explains the following from Page 3:
A person should not assume to understand a criminal statute by merely reading it. Courts determine the meaning of criminal statutes, and they sometimes do so with bizarre results. If a criminal statute is too confusing, or if it conflicts with higher laws, such as the federal or state Constitution, the courts may decide that the statute is ineffective, partially unenforceable or wholly unenforceable. The legal principles used by the courts to interpret the meaning of criminal statutes have evolved over centuries, and scholars argue endlessly over how the laws should be interpreted. In other words, no one should assume that he/she understands the meaning of a criminal law by simply reading a statute and attaching his/her own meaning or dictionary definitions to it.
So, you do not live in Arizona? Do you really understand the legal principles as they apply in your jurisdiction? Well, I'm not willing to contend that I do.