Pennsylvania Laws for Use of Deadly Force

January 11, 2016

Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes
Crimes and Offenses (Title 18)
Part I. Preliminary Provisions
Chapter 5. General Principles of Justification

§ 501. Definitions.
§ 502. Justification a defense.
§ 503. Justification generally.
§ 504. Execution of public duty.
§ 505. Use of force in self-protection.
§ 506. Use of force for the protection of other persons.
§ 507. Use of force for the protection of property.
§ 508. Use of force in law enforcement.
§ 509. Use of force by persons with special responsibility for care, discipline or safety of others.
§ 510. Justification in property crimes