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Alabama Code TITLE 13A Criminal Code (Chs. 1 — 14) CHAPTER 3 Defenses (Arts. 1 — 2) Article 2 Justification and Excuse (§§ 13A-3-20 — 13A-3-31) § 13A-3-21. Generally — Danger to innocent persons — Civil remedy unimpaired. (a) Defense. — Except as otherwise expressly provided, justification or excuse under this article is a defense. (b) […]

Alabama Code TITLE 13A Criminal Code (Chs. 1 — 14) CHAPTER 3 Defenses (Arts. 1 — 2) Article 2 Justification and Excuse (§§ 13A-3-20 — 13A-3-31) § 13A-3-20. Definitions. The following definitions are applicable to this article: (1) Building. — Any structure which may be entered and utilized by persons for business, public use, lodging or