RSA 627:3 Competing Harms

• Library: New Hampshire Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through 2023 Legislative Session
• Year: 2023
• Citation: RSA 627:3

I.Conduct which the actor believes to be ne...

II.When the actor was reckless or negligent in bringing about the circumstances requiring a choice of harms or in appraising the necessity of his conduct, the justification provided in paragraph I does not apply in a prosecution for any offense for which recklessness or negligence, as the case may be, suffices to establish criminal liability.

Cite as RSA 627:3

Note:

1971, 518:1, eff. Nov. 1, 1973.