Georgia Statutes
§ 16-11-138 — Defense of self or others as absolute defense
Georgia § 16-11-138
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Bluebook
O.C.G.A. § 16-11-138 (2026).
Text
Defense of self or others, as contemplated by and provided for under Article 2 of Chapter 3 of this title, shall be an absolute defense to any violation under this part.
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Legislative History
Amended by 2015 Ga. Laws 9,§ 16, eff. 3/13/2015. Added by 2014 Ga. Laws 604,§ 1-10, eff. 7/1/2014.
Nearby Sections
15
§ 16-1-1
Short title§ 16-1-2
Purposes of title§ 16-1-3
Definitions§ 16-10-1
Violation of oath by public officer§ 16-10-2
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Bluebook (online)
Georgia § 16-11-138, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/ga/16-11-138.