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Definition: A legal principle providing that a person has no duty to retreat and may use deadly force when defending their home, vehicle, or place of business against an unlawful intruder. Florida's version is part of the Stand Your Ground law.
Category: FL-Specific Laws · Statute: F.S. 776.013 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Castle Doctrine in Florida
A legal principle providing that a person has no duty to retreat and may use deadly force when defending their home, vehicle, or place of business against an unlawful intruder. Florida's version is part of the Stand Your Ground law.
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