There Is a Newer Version of the New York Consolidated Laws
2013 New York Consolidated Laws
PEN - Penal
Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title C - DEFENSES
Article 35 - (35.00 - 35.30) DEFENSE OF JUSTIFICATION
- 35.00 - Justification; a defense.
- 35.05 - Justification; generally.
- 35.10 - Justification; use of physical force generally.
- 35.15 - Justification; use of physical force in defense of a person.
- 35.20 - Justification; use of physical force in defense of premises and in defense of a person in the course of burglary.
- 35.25 - Justification; use of physical force to prevent or terminate larceny or criminal mischief.
- 35.27 - Justification; use of physical force in resisting arrest prohibited.
- 35.30 - Justification; use of physical force in making an arrest or in preventing an escape.
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