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N.J.S.A. 2C:3-1 Justification an affirmative defense; civil remedies unaffected
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2C:3-1. Justification an affirmative defense; civil remedies unaffected a. In any prosecution based on conduct which is justifiable under this chapter, justification is an affirmative defense. b. The fact that conduct is justifiable under this chapter does not abolish or impair a…
N.J.S.A. 2C:3-10 Justification in property crimes
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2C:3-10. Justification in property crimes Conduct involving the appropriation, seizure or destruction of, damage to, intrusion on, or interference with, property is justifiable under circumstances which would establish a defense of privilege in a civil action based thereon, unles…
N.J.S.A. 2C:3-11 Definitions.
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2C:3-11 Definitions. 2C:3-11. Definitions. In this chapter, unless a different meaning plainly is required: a. "Unlawful force" means force, including confinement, which is employed without the consent of the person against whom it is directed and the employment of which constitu…
N.J.S.A. 2C:3-2 Necessity and other justifications in general
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2C:3-2. Necessity and other justifications in general a. Necessity. Conduct which would otherwise be an offense is justifiable by reason of necessity to the extent permitted by law and as to which neither the code nor other statutory law defining the offense provides exceptions o…