If a person uses force against another and it is justified, what type of liability may they face?

When a person uses force against another in a justified manner, they typically may face civil but not criminal liability. Justification can stem from self-defense, defense of others, or defense of property, wherein the use of force is deemed acceptable under the law.

In these scenarios, if the use of force is found to be reasonable and necessary to prevent harm, the individual involved may avoid criminal charges entirely due to the justification of their actions. However, civil liability can still arise, especially in situations where the force used, though justified, results in personal injury or damages. The injured party may still seek to recover damages through civil litigation, which would mean that while the act was legally justified in a criminal context, it may not absolve the person from civil responsibility.

Thus, when evaluating the types of liability a person may face after using justified force, civil liability remains a possibility, whereas criminal liability typically does not apply in justified circumstances.