17-4-20 Arrest without warrant
Amended 2021 (a)(1) An arrest for a crime may be made by a law enforcement officer: (A) Under a warrant; or (B) Without a warrant if: (i) The offense is…
Amended 2021 (a)(1) An arrest for a crime may be made by a law enforcement officer: (A) Under a warrant; or (B) Without a warrant if: (i) The offense is…
The fact that a persons conduct is justified is a defense to prosecution for any crime based on that conduct. The defense of justification can be claimed: (1) When the…
(a) A person is justified in threatening or using force against another when and to the extent that he or she reasonably believes that such threat or force is necessary…
(a) Any person who renders assistance reasonably and in good faith to any law enforcement officer who is being hindered in the performance of his official duties or whose life…
A person is justified in threatening or using force against another when and to the extent that he or she reasonably believes that such threat or force is necessary to…
A person who uses threats or force in accordance with Code Section 16-3-21, relating to the use of force in defense of self or others, Code Section 16-3-23, relating to…
(a) A person is justified in threatening or using force against another when and to the extent that he reasonably believes that such threat or force is necessary to prevent…
As used in Code Sections 16-3-23 and 16-3-24, the term habitation means any dwelling, motor vehicle, or place of business, and personal property means personal property other than a motor…
A person who uses threats or force in accordance with Code Section 16-3-21, 16-3-23, 16-3-23.1, or 16-3-24 shall be immune from criminal prosecution therefor unless in the use of deadly…