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Self-Defense LawFlorida, USA

Florida Stand Your Ground Law

Summary

A person has no duty to retreat and has the right to stand their ground and use force, including deadly force, if they reasonably believe it is necessary to prevent death or great bodily harm.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    You do not have to try to run away before defending yourself in a place you are legally allowed to be.
  • 02.
    You may use deadly force if you believe it's the only way to stop someone from killing or seriously hurting you.
  • 03.
    You are generally immune from civil lawsuits if your use of force was legally justified.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Life imprisonment if use of force is found to be unjustified (Murder).
  • 02.
    Mandatory minimum sentencing for firearm use if the self-defense claim fails.
  • 03.
    Significant civil liability if the immunity threshold is not met.

Verified Citations

Home protection; use or threatened use of deadly force; presumption of fear of death or great bodily harm

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