State Rep. Tim Mahoney said the Castle Doctrine covers a dwelling (including porch, deck or patio), residence (defined as any dwelling in which a person resides, temporarily or permanently or visits as an invited guest) or occupied vehicle.Under the new law, Mahoney said there is now a presumption that any attacker or intruder who is in the process of unlawfully and forcefully entering any of these locations intends to do great bodily harm to any occupants and also a presumption that anyone inside can use deadly force to protect himself or herself against this attacker or intruder.
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Pennsylvania: 'Castle Doctrine' goes into effect Aug. 27
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