What circumstances exempt a person from liability for Qualified trespass to dwelling?
A person is exempt from liability if they enter another’s dwelling for the purpose of preventing some serious harm to themselves, the occupants, or a third person (Article 280, Revised Penal Code). Exemption also applies if the person enters the dwelling for the purpose of rendering some service to humanity or justice. Lastly, the law does not apply to entry into cafes, taverns, inns, and other public houses while they are open for business.
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