Index
Texas Castle Doctrine and Use of Force
Summary
Establishes a presumption that force is reasonable when defending one's occupied habitation, vehicle, or place of business.
Rights & Rules
- 01.You are presumed to have acted reasonably if someone is illegally entering your home by force.
- 02.You have no duty to retreat if you have a right to be present at the location and did not provoke the person.
- 03.You can use force to protect your property or the property of a third party under specific conditions.
Penalties
- 01.Criminal conviction for aggravated assault if force is deemed excessive.
- 02.Murder charges if the use of deadly force does not meet the 'reasonableness' standard.
- 03.Civil lawsuits if the presumption of reasonableness is successfully rebutted.
Verified Citations
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