MODEL PENAL CODE ANNOTATED
 

MODEL PENAL CODE

 
 Section 3.03. Execution of Public Duty.

  (1) Except as provided in Subsection (2) of this Section, conduct is justifiable when it is required or authorized by:

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    (d) the law governing the armed services or the lawful conduct of war;  . . .

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  (2) The other sections of this Article apply to:

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    (b) the use of deadly force for any purpose, unless the use of such force is otherwise expressly authorized by law or occurs in the lawful conduct of war.

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