§ 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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Terms Used In New York Laws > Penal > Part 1 > Title C > Article 35 - Defense of Justification

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