No es punible el que ejecuta un acto para precaverse a sí mismo o a otro de un peligro grave o inminente, que amenace la vida o el honor, cuando no fue causa del peligro quien se ve amenazado por él, y no puede evitarlo de otra suerte.
Ley 109 de 1922 →In force
Article 45
Ley 109 de 1922 · De Código Penal
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