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2013 New Hampshire Revised Statutes
Title LXII - CRIMINAL CODE
Chapter 627 - JUSTIFICATION
Section 627:1 - General Rule.


NH Rev Stat § 627:1 (2013) What's This?

    627:1 General Rule. – Conduct which is justifiable under this chapter constitutes a defense to any offense. The fact that such conduct is justifiable shall constitute a complete defense to any civil action based on such conduct.

Source. 1971, 518:1. 1979, 429:2, eff. Aug. 22, 1979.


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