Code of Alabama
Title 13A - Criminal Code.
Chapter 3 - Defenses.

Article 1 - Responsibility.

Section 13A-3-1 - Mental Disease or Defect. - (a) It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution for...

Section 13A-3-2 - Intoxication. - (a) Intoxication is not a defense to a criminal charge,...

Section 13A-3-3 - Immaturity. - The prosecution of any person as an adult shall be...

Article 2 - Justification and Excuse.

Section 13A-3-20 - Definitions. - The following definitions are applicable to this article: (1) BUILDING....

Section 13A-3-21 - Basis for Defense Generally; Injury to Innocent Person Through Negligence; Civil Remedies. - (a) Defense. Except as otherwise expressly provided, justification or excuse...

Section 13A-3-22 - Execution of Public Duty. - Unless inconsistent with other provisions of this article, or with...

Section 13A-3-23 - (a) A person is justified in using physical force upon...

Section 13A-3-24 - Use of Force by Persons With Parental, Custodial, or Special Responsibilities. - The use of force upon another person is justified under...

Section 13A-3-25 - Use of Force in Defense of Premises. - (a) A person in lawful possession or control of premises,...

Section 13A-3-26 - Use of Force in Defense of Property Other Than Premises. - A person is justified in using physical force, other than...

Section 13A-3-27 - Use of Force in Making an Arrest or Preventing an Escape. - (a) A peace officer is justified in using that degree...

Section 13A-3-28 - Use of Force in Resisting Arrest Prohibited. - A person may not use physical force to resist a...

Section 13A-3-30 - Duress. - (a) It is a defense to prosecution that the actor...

Section 13A-3-31 - Entrapment. - The Alabama Criminal Code adopts the present case law on...