New York Laws
Title C - Defenses
Article 35 - Defense of Justification

35.00 - Justification; a Defense. - In any prosecution for an offense, justification, as defined in...

35.05 - Justification; Generally. - Unless otherwise limited by the ensuing provisions of this article...

35.10 - Justification; Use of Physical Force Generally. - The use of physical force upon another person which would...

35.15 - Justification; Use of Physical Force in Defense of a Person. - (a) The latter's conduct was provoked by the actor with...

35.20 - Justification; Use of Physical Force in Defense of Premises and in Defense of a Person in the Course of Burglary. - (a) The terms "premises," "building" and "dwelling" have the meanings...

35.25 - Justification; Use of Physical Force to Prevent or Terminate Larceny or Criminal Mischief. - larceny or criminal mischief. A person may use physical force,...

35.27 - Justification; Use of Physical Force in Resisting Arrest Prohibited. - prohibited. A person may not use physical force to resist...

35.30 - Justification; Use of Physical Force in Making an Arrest or in Preventing an Escape. - (a) The offense committed by such person was: (i) a...