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35.00 Justification; a defense. 35.05 Justification; generally. 35.10 Justification; use of physical force generally. 35.15 Justification; use of physical force in defense of a person. 35.20 Justification; use of physical force in defense of premises and in defense of a person in the course of burglary. 35.25 Justification; use of physical force to prevent or terminate larceny or criminal mischief. 35.27 Justification; use of physical force in resisting arrest prohibited. 35.30 Justification; use of physical force in making an arrest or in preventing an escape.
In any prosecution for an offense, justification, as defined in sections 35.05 through 35.30, is a defense.
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