§ 35.00 Justification; a defense.\n In any prosecution for an offense, justification, as defined in\nsections 35.05 through 35.30, is a defense.\n
N.Y. Penal Law § 35.00
Justification; a defense
Applied in 6 court decisions — leading case 75 Misc. 3d 132 - People v. Mial (Ashley) (2022)
Most recently applied in 75 Misc. 3d 132 - People v. Mial (Ashley) (May 2022)
2014-09-22
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