GA 16-3-24.2. Immunity from prosecution; exception

State: Georgia

Georgia Code Annotated (G.C.A.)

Title 16.  Crimes and Offenses 

Chapter 3.  Defenses to Criminal Prosecutions.

16-3-24.2. Immunity from prosecution; exception 

A person who uses threats or force in accordance with Code Section 16-3-21, 16-3-23, 16-3-23.1, or 16-3-24 shall be immune from criminal prosecution therefor unless in the use of deadly force, such person utilizes a weapon the carrying or possession of which is unlawful by such person under Part 2 or 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of this title.