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KRS § 503.010 Definitions for chapter
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The following definitions apply in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Deadly physical force" means force which is used with the purpose of causing death or serious physical injury or which the defendant knows to create a substantial risk of causing death or …
KRS § 503.020 Justification -- A defense
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In any prosecution for an offense, justification, as defined in this chapter, is a defense.
KRS § 503.030 Choice of evils
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(1) Unless inconsistent with the ensuing sections of this code defining justifiable use of physical force or with some other provisions of law, conduct which would otherwise constitute an offense is justifiable when the defendant believes it to be necessary to avoid an imminent p…
KRS § 503.040 Execution of public duty
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(1) Unless inconsistent with the ensuing sections of this code defining justifiable use of physical force or with some other provisions of law, conduct which would otherwise constitute an offense is justifiable when it is required or authorized by a provision of law imposing a pu…