Defending oneself is a natural reaction when faced with an imminent threat, but in Pennsylvania, people who use lethal force in such situations now have some added legal protections.Act 10 of 2011, known as the Castle Doctrine, clarifies state law so that legal protection is afforded to law abiding citizens who use lethal force in protecting themselves and their families. Residents who are protecting themselves and their families should not have to fear criminal prosecution or a civil lawsuit if using force against an intruder is warranted.
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Pennsylvania: Castle Doctrine reinforces right of self-defense
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