Title 16, Chapter 3, Section 20
( 16-3-20)
The fact that a person's conduct is justified is a defense to
prosecution for any crime based on that conduct. The defense of
justification can be claimed: (1) When the person's conduct is justified under Code Section 16-3-21, 16-3-23, 16-3-24, 16-3-25, or 16-3-26; (2) When the person's conduct is in reasonable fulfillment of his
duties as a government officer or employee; (3) When the person's conduct is the reasonable discipline of a
minor by his parent or a person in loco parentis; (4) When the person's conduct is reasonable and is performed in
the course of making a lawful arrest; (5) When the person's conduct is justified for any other reason
under the laws of this state; or (6) In all other instances which stand upon the same footing of
reason and justice as those enumerated in this article. |