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.