76-5-104 - Consensual altercation.

76-5-104. Consensual altercation.
In any prosecution for criminal homicide under Part 2 of this chapter or assault, it is nodefense to the prosecution that the defendant was a party to any duel, mutual combat, or otherconsensual altercation if during the course of the duel, combat, or altercation any dangerousweapon as defined in Section 76-1-601 was used or if the defendant was engaged in an ultimatefighting match as defined in Section 76-9-705.

Amended by Chapter 83, 1997 General Session