Ind. Code § 35-41-3-1 : CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE — SUBSTANTIVE CRIMINAL PROVISIONS — DEFENSES RELATING TO CULPABILITY —41-3-1 - Legal authority

A person is justified in engaging in conduct otherwise prohibited if he has legal authority to do so.

IC 35-41-3-1

As added by Acts1976 , P.L. 148, SEC.1. Amended by Acts1977 , P.L. 340, SEC.7.
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