Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

In Texas is it legal to shoot anyone who comes on your property


Asked on 2/17/13, 3:38 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

No.

If a person is committing a theft at night, you have the right to use deadly force. Bu you'll want to read 9.01ff of the Texas Penal Code very carefully, and pay particular attention to the use of the terms "force" and "deadly force."

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Answered on 2/20/13, 2:53 am


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