Alabama Statutes
§ 13A-3-21 — Basis for Defense Generally; Injury to Innocent Person through Negligence; Civil Remedies
Alabama § 13A-3-21
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Bluebook
Ala. Code § 13A-3-21 (2026).
Text
(a)Defense. Except as otherwise expressly provided, justification or excuse under this article is a defense.
(b)Danger to innocent persons. If a person is justified or excused in using force against a person, but he recklessly or negligently injures or creates a substantial injury to another person, the justifications afforded by this article are unavailable in a prosecution for such recklessness or negligence.
(c)Civil remedy unimpaired. Any justification or excuse within the meaning of this article does not abolish or impair any civil remedy or right of action which is otherwise available.
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Legislative History
(Acts 1977, No. 607, p. 812, §601.)
Nearby Sections
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§ 13A-1-1
Short Title§ 13A-1-11
Effective Date§ 13A-1-2
Definitions§ 13A-1-3
General Purposes of Title§ 13A-1-6
General Rule of Construction§ 13A-1-8
Procedural Matters; Civil Liabilities Not Affected by Title; Prosecution When More Than One Offense§ 13A-1-9
Lesser Included Offenses§ 13A-10-1
Definitions§ 13A-10-10
Impersonating Public Servant§ 13A-10-100
Definitions§ 13A-10-101
Perjury in the First Degree§ 13A-10-102
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Bluebook (online)
Alabama § 13A-3-21, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/al/13A-3-21.