18 Pa. C.S. § 510

Current through P.A. Acts 2023-66

Section 510 - 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:

(1) this title or the law defining the offense deals with the specific situation involved; or

(2) a legislative purpose to exclude the justification claimed otherwise plainly appears.

18 Pa.C.S. § 510

1972, Dec. 6, P.L. 1482, No. 334, § 1, effective 6/6/1973.