There is a newer version of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes
2010 Pennsylvania Code
Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES
Chapter 5 - General Principles of Justification
- 501 - Definitions.
- 502 - Justification a defense.
- 503 - Justification generally.
- 504 - Execution of public duty.
- 505 - Use of force in self-protection.
- 506 - Use of force for the protection of other persons.
- 507 - Use of force for the protection of property.
- 508 - Use of force in law enforcement.
- 509 - Use of force by persons with special responsibility for care, discipline or safety of others.
- 510 - Justification in property crimes.
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