Texas Stand Your Ground Law: When Deadly Force is Legally Permitted
Texas law allows the use of force, including deadly force, in some self-defense situations. The state’s Stand Your Ground
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Texas law allows the use of force, including deadly force, in some self-defense situations. The state’s Stand Your Ground law removes the duty to retreat when a person is lawfully present and reasonably believes force is necessary to protect against …
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