N.Y. Penal Law Section 35.00
Justification

  • a defense

In any prosecution for an offense, justification, as defined in sections 35.05 through 35.30, is a defense.

Source: Section 35.00 — Justification; a defense, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PEN/35.­00 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jun. 21, 2025).

Verified:
Jun. 21, 2025

Last modified:
Sep. 22, 2014

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