Castle Doctrine Laws

Castle Doctrine Laws

Castle Doctrine Laws

The castle doctrine laws are the principle of American law, stemming from the Anglo-Saxon common law. It is implemented in the laws of most states in the U.S. According to this doctrine, the place of residence (and in some states - any legally occupied, for example, private car or workplace) is intact, and the deliberate penetration into it without the permission is considered as criminal activity. This principle provides the resident (owner) the legal right to attack intruders by any available means, including causing the death of the latter to protect its place (its "fortress") ...