Chapter

General Principles of Justification

18 Pa.C.S. § 501— Definitions
18 Pa.C.S. § 502— Justification a defense
18 Pa.C.S. § 503— Justification generally
18 Pa.C.S. § 504— Execution of public duty
18 Pa.C.S. § 505— Use of force in self-protection
18 Pa.C.S. § 506— Use of force for the protection of other persons
18 Pa.C.S. § 507— Use of force for the protection of property
18 Pa.C.S. § 508— Use of force in law enforcement
18 Pa.C.S. § 509— Use of force by persons with special responsibility for care, discipline or safety of others
18 Pa.C.S. § 510— Justification in property crimes