A news article caught my eye...
http://www.kxan.com/Global/story.asp?S=6288982&nav=0s3d
This means if you are in Texas and somewhere that isn't a protected place...say, at the 7-11, and someone makes an attempt on your life, you must attempt to flee the situation before resorting to deadly force?
Not looking for an answer that's necessarily consistant with Texas state law, just trying to understand the terms better.
http://www.kxan.com/Global/story.asp?S=6288982&nav=0s3d
Gov. Rick Perry signed the Castle Doctrine into law Tuesday, legalizing the use of deadly force in self-defense.
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Until Tuesday, the law stated you must attempt to flee if someone is breaking into your home, car or workplace. But the Castle Doctrine allows the use of deadly force if you feel your life or safety is endangered at home, in the car or at work -- all considered protected places.
This means if you are in Texas and somewhere that isn't a protected place...say, at the 7-11, and someone makes an attempt on your life, you must attempt to flee the situation before resorting to deadly force?
Not looking for an answer that's necessarily consistant with Texas state law, just trying to understand the terms better.