Castle Doctrine is the legal concept that when in one's own home, you are entitled to use deadly force to resist violent intrusion. Laws vary by state, but there typically has to at least be the presence of the threat of serious danger in order to use that deadly force.
Unless you're some of the people I have class with. Like criminal justice majors.
Instructor: So when is it acceptable to use deadly force in relation to the Castle Doctrine?
CJ Major: When somebody comes into your house without your permission.
Instructor: Soooo....if the neighbor kids throws his ball on your roof, and goes up to get it you could shoot him?
CJ Major: Well....yeah, I mean, you can. It's just frowned upon.
I suppose he's at least half right. Shooting kids who wander on to your property is generally "frowned upon".
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