Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES
Chapter 5 - General Principles of Justification

Extra - Chapter Notes - Enactment. Chapter 5 was added December 6, 1972, P.L.1482, No.334,...

Section 501 - Definitions - Subject to additional definitions contained in subsequent provisions of this...

Section 502 - Justification a defense - In any prosecution based on conduct which is justifiable under...

Section 503 - Justification generally - (a) General rule.--Conduct which the actor believes to be necessary...

Section 504 - Execution of public duty - (a) General rule.--Except as provided in subsection (b) of this...

Section 505 - Use of force in self-protection - (a) Use of force justifiable for protection of the person.--The...

Section 506 - Use of force for the protection of other persons - (a) General rule.--The use of force upon or toward the...

Section 507 - Use of force for the protection of property - (a) Use of force justifiable for protection of property.--The use...

Section 508 - Use of force in law enforcement - (a) Peace officer's use of force in making arrest.-- (1)...

Section 509 - Use of force by persons with special responsibility for care, discipline or safety of others - The use of force upon or toward the person of...

Section 510 - Justification in property crimes - Conduct involving the appropriation, seizure or destruction of, damage to,...