mtravinski
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My understanding of Cal law is that we have a Castle Doctrine that justifies homicide in the event of forced entry into ones home. The presumption under such circumstances is that the intruder is intent on burglary, murder or great bodily harm.
While this law appears to be pretty solid for the protection of the resident against criminal action, I'm wondering if anyone has any examples or knowledge of it's use during civil action. I don't think California has the civil immunity part of the doctrine, like Colorado has. So one may be found innocent of murder, but possibly get screwed by the estate of the deceased during a civil suit.
Any intel on that?
While this law appears to be pretty solid for the protection of the resident against criminal action, I'm wondering if anyone has any examples or knowledge of it's use during civil action. I don't think California has the civil immunity part of the doctrine, like Colorado has. So one may be found innocent of murder, but possibly get screwed by the estate of the deceased during a civil suit.
Any intel on that?