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16-11-420 – 16-11-420 | South Carolina Law

Learn about South Carolina's 16-11-420 law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.

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16-11-420 – 16-11-420

South Carolina Code of Laws § 16-11-420

Summary
SECTION 16-11-420. Intent and findings of General Assembly. (A) It is the intent of the General Assembly to codify the common law Castle Doctrine which recognizes that a person's home is his castle and to extend the doctrine to include an occupied vehicle and the person's place of business. (B) The General Assembly finds that it is proper for law-abiding citizens to protect themselves, their families, and others from intruders and attackers without fear of prosecution or civil action for acting
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