If someone breaks into your Massachusetts home you need to protect yourself even if that means using force. The Castle Law, (also known as the Castle Doctrine or Defense of Habitat Law) protects you if things get physical with an intruder.
The Nuts and Bolts of the Massachusetts Castle Doctrine
According to American Firearms Training, the Castle Doctrine gives citizens in their homes/abode, and in some states, cars, or workplaces the right to protect themselves, other people, and their property by force. In some instances, this includes deadly force without the consequences of legal or possibly civil responsibility and criminal persecution. A Castle Doctrine also states that a person has no “duty of retreat” (avoid the conflict at all cost) when one’s home/abode is under attack.
The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Echos AFT’s Statement
According to the Massachusetts Legislature, if you kill an intruder during a home invasion with the belief that the intruder was about to cause bodily injury and you used every other reasonable means to defend yourself and/or family members inside the dwelling you will be free of legal consequences. Hopefully, you’ll never have to worry about a home intrusion but if god forbid it does you now know your legal rights.
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