Pa.C.S. 18, I, 5: General Principles of Justification

In this Section

• 18 Pa.C.S. § 501: Definitions
• 18 Pa.C.S. § 502: Justification a defense
• 18 Pa.C.S. § 503: Justification generally
• 18 Pa.C.S. § 504: Execution of public duty
• 18 Pa.C.S. § 505: Use of force in self-protection
• 18 Pa.C.S. § 506: Use of force for the protection of other persons
• 18 Pa.C.S. § 507: Use of force for the protection of property
• 18 Pa.C.S. § 508: Use of force in law enforcement
• 18 Pa.C.S. § 509: Use of force by persons with special responsibility for care, discipline or safety of others
• 18 Pa.C.S. § 510: Justification in property crimes