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2018 Code of Alabama
Title 13A - CRIMINAL CODE.
Chapter 3 - DEFENSES.
Article 2 - Justification and Excuse.
- Section 13A-3-20 - Definitions.
- Section 13A-3-21 - Basis for defense generally; injury to innocent person through negligence; civil remedies.
- Section 13A-3-22 - Execution of public duty.
- Section 13A-3-23 - Use of force in defense of a person.
- Section 13A-3-24 - Use of force by persons with parental, custodial, or special responsibilities.
- Section 13A-3-25 - Use of force in defense of premises.
- Section 13A-3-26 - Use of force in defense of property other than premises.
- Section 13A-3-27 - Use of force in making an arrest or preventing an escape.
- Section 13A-3-28 - Use of force in resisting arrest prohibited.
- Section 13A-3-30 - Duress.
- Section 13A-3-31 - Entrapment.
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