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U.S. State Codes
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Alabama
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Title 13A - Criminal Code.
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Chapter 3 - Defenses.
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Article 2 - Justification and Excuse.
Article 2 - Justification and Excuse.
Section 13A-3-20 - Definitions.
Section 13A-3-21 - Basis for defense generally; injury to innocent person through negligence; civil remedies.
Section 13A-3-22 - Execution of public duty.
Section 13A-3-23 - Use of force in defense of a person.
Section 13A-3-24 - Use of force by persons with parental, custodial, or special responsibilities.
Section 13A-3-25 - Use of force in defense of premises.
Section 13A-3-26 - Use of force in defense of property other than premises.
Section 13A-3-27 - Use of force in making an arrest or preventing an escape.
Section 13A-3-28 - Use of force in resisting arrest prohibited.
Section 13A-3-30 - Duress.
Section 13A-3-31 - Entrapment.