Ala. Code § 13A-3-21

Basis for Defense Generally; Injury to Innocent Person through Negligence; Civil Remedies.

Known as the Alabama Criminal Code

The act spans §§ 13A-10-1 to 13A-9-92 (653 sections).

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case State v. Betts (2022)

Most recently applied in State v. Betts (July 2022)

(Acts 1977, No. 607, p. 812, §601.)

(a) Defense. Except as otherwise expressly provided, justification or excuse under this article is a defense.

(b) Danger to innocent persons. If a person is justified or excused in using force against a person, but he recklessly or negligently injures or creates a substantial injury to another person, the justifications afforded by this article are unavailable in a prosecution for such recklessness or negligence.

(c) Civil remedy unimpaired. Any justification or excuse within the meaning of this article does not abolish or impair any civil remedy or right of action which is otherwise available.

Official source: Alabama Legislature (ALISON). Reproduced from public-domain Alabama statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.