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Justification and Excuse

Ala. Code § 13A-3-20— Definitions.
Ala. Code § 13A-3-21— Basis for Defense Generally; Injury to Innocent Person through Negligence; Civil Remedies.
Ala. Code § 13A-3-22— Execution of Public Duty.
Ala. Code § 13A-3-23— Use of Force in Defense of a Person. (Amended by Act 2026-493)
Ala. Code § 13A-3-24— Use of Force by Persons with Parental, Custodial, or Special Responsibilities.
Ala. Code § 13A-3-25— Use of Force in Defense of Premises.
Ala. Code § 13A-3-26— Use of Force in Defense of Property Other Than Premises.
Ala. Code § 13A-3-27— Use of Force in Making an Arrest or Preventing an Escape.
Ala. Code § 13A-3-28— Use of Force in Resisting Arrest Prohibited.
Ala. Code § 13A-3-30— Duress.
Ala. Code § 13A-3-31— Entrapment.