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RSA 627:1 · General Rule
627:1 General Rule. – Conduct which is justifiable under this chapter constitutes a defense to any offense. The fact that such conduct is justifiable shall constitute a complete defense to any civil action based on such conduct. Source. 1971, 518:1. 1979, 429:2, eff. Aug. 22, 1979.
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Source. 1971, 518:1. 1979, 429:2, eff. Aug. 22, 1979.
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- 1971, 518:1
- 1979, 429:2, eff. Aug. 22, 1979
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t limited to stores, places of worship, and community events. In such cases, the protected person retains all rights to use physical or deadly force as otherwise authorized under RSA 627 or other applicable law. III. Nothing in this section shall be construed to: (a) Authorize the use of force in response to mere presence absent a reasonable belief in imminent harm; or (b) Create a duty to ret
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t limited to stores, places of worship, and community events. In such cases, the protected person retains all rights to use physical or deadly force as otherwise authorized under RSA 627 or other applicable law. III. Nothing in this section shall be construed to: (a) Authorize the use of force in response to mere presence absent a reasonable belief in imminent harm; or (b) Create a duty to ret
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