Index
Texas Justifiable Use of Deadly Force
Summary
Outlines specific conditions under which deadly force is justified, including the prevention of violent felonies such as aggravated kidnapping, murder, sexual assault, or robbery.
Rights & Rules
- 01.You can use deadly force to stop someone from committing a violent crime like robbery or sexual assault against you.
- 02.There is no duty to retreat if you are in your home, vehicle, or workplace when the threat occurs.
- 03.You are presumed to have acted reasonably if someone is trying to enter your occupied home or car by force.
Penalties
- 01.First-degree felony charges for murder if force is deemed excessive.
- 02.Manslaughter charges if the belief that force was necessary is found to be reckless.
- 03.Asset forfeiture if the weapon used was possessed illegally.
Verified Citations
Deadly Force in Defense of Person
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