State v. Bradley

— We determine in this case the proper test for use of force by a person in self-defense to the actions of *733a correctional officer. Because we believe the circumstances of individuals using force in self-defense against correctional officers are analogous to the situation of persons resisting arrest, we hold a person may claim self-defense and use force to resist only when that person is in actual, imminent danger of serious injury. We affirm Alonzo Bradley’s conviction for custodial assault pursuant to RCW 9A.36.100(l)(b).

ISSUE

When a person claims to be using force in self-defense to the…