New York Laws for Use of Deadly Force

Penal Part 1
Title C – Defenses:
Article 35 – Defense of Justification

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.