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A.S.C.A. § 46.3303 Execution of public duty
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(a) Unless inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter defining the justifiable use of physical force, or with some other provision of law, conduct which would otherwise constitute an offense is justifiable and not criminal when that conduct is required or authorized by a st…
A.S.C.A. § 46.3304 Justification-Avoidance of harm or evil
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(a) Conduct which the actor believes to be necessary to avoid a harm or evil to himself or to another is justifiable; provided, that: (1) the harm or evil sought to be avoided by the conduct is greater than that sought to be prevented by the law defining the offense charged; (2) …
A.S.C.A. § 46.3305 Use of force in defense of persons
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(a) A person may, subject to subsection (b), use physical force upon another person when and to the extent he reasonably believes it to be necessary to defend himself or a third person from what he reasonably believes to be the use or imminent use of unlawful force by the other p…
A.S.C.A. § 46.3306 Use of physical force in defense of premises
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(a) A person in possession or control of premises or a person who is licensed or privileged to be there, may, subject to subsection (b), use physical force upon another person when and to the extent that he reasonably believes it necessary to prevent or terminate what he reasonab…