American Samoa § 46.3304 - Justification
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.3304 — Justification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.3304. Justification
(a) Conduct which the actor believes to be necessary to avoid a harm or evil to himself or to another is justifiable; provided, that: (1) the harm or evil sought to be avoided by the conduct is greater than that sought to be prevented by the law defining the offense charged; (2) neither this title nor other law defining the offense provides exceptions or defenses dealing with the specific situation involved; and (3) a legislative purpose to exclude the justification claimed does not otherwise plainly appear. (b) When the defendant was reckless or negligent in bringing about the situation requiring a choice of harms or evils or in appraising the necessity for his conduct, the justification afforded by this section is unavailable in a prosecution for any offense for which recklessness or negligence, as the case may be, suffices to establish culpability. Research Guide: MCC 563.026.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 46.3304
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.3304 cover?
Section 46.3304 ("Justification") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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