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2021 Revised Code of Washington
Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code
Chapter 9A.16 - Defenses.
- 9A.16.010 - Definitions.
- 9A.16.020 - Use of force—When lawful.
- 9A.16.025 - Use of force—When unjustified—Victim identity.
- 9A.16.030 - Homicide—When excusable.
- 9A.16.040 - Justifiable homicide or use of deadly force by public officer, peace officer, person aiding—Good faith standard.
- 9A.16.046 - Justifiable homicide or use of deadly force by peace officer—Reimbursement of defendant for costs—Special verdict.
- 9A.16.050 - Homicide—By other person—When justifiable.
- 9A.16.060 - Duress.
- 9A.16.070 - Entrapment.
- 9A.16.080 - Action for being detained on mercantile establishment premises for investigation—"Reasonable grounds" as defense.
- 9A.16.090 - Intoxication.
- 9A.16.100 - Use of force on children—Policy—Actions presumed unreasonable.
- 9A.16.110 - Defending against violent crime—Reimbursement.
- 9A.16.120 - Outdoor music festival, campground—Detention.
- 9A.16.900 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.
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