‘Apparent unlawful interference’ is defined as a situation where the person defending others reasonably perceives actions against a third party as illegal and harmful without necessarily having complete information. The perception must align with what an average person would believe under similar circumstances. The defender’s response must also be appropriate given this belief, not escalating beyond what is necessary for protection.
For example: Witnessing an individual being forcibly shoved into an unmarked vehicle by several individuals could raise suspicion of kidnapping, possibly justifying intervention; however, if those individuals are identifiable law enforcement personnel executing a legal arrest warrant, this justification may no longer apply.