N.J.S.A. 2C:3-10 — Justification in property crimes

2C:3-10. Justification in property crimes Conduct involving the appropriation, seizure or destruction of, damage to, intrusion on, or interference with, property is justifiable under circumstances which would establish a defense of privilege in a civil action based thereon, unless: a. The code or the law defining the offense deals with the specific situation involved; or b. A legislative purpose to exclude the justification claimed otherwise plainly appears. L.1978, c. 95, s. 2C:3-10, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.

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