castle doctrine
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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But she was on the driveway, so he cannot appeal to the castle doctrine.
From Slate ● Apr. 25, 2023
Under New York’s castle doctrine, people have a right to protect their homes with deadly force if they reasonably believe that someone is entering without permission and is seeking to commit a crime.
From New York Times ● Apr. 19, 2023
Stand your ground laws echo the common law "castle doctrine" principle, which does not carry a "duty to retreat" when a person feels they must defend their home.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2023
Missouri also has a law called the "castle doctrine," which allows a person to use deadly force to protect their home from an intrusion.
From Salon ● Apr. 17, 2023
In a statement sent to The Associated Press and other media outlets, Valentini said Cook had the legal right to defend himself per Minnesota’s castle doctrine.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 9, 2021
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