What is Texas' Castle Doctrine and what does it mean in the Amber Guyger case?
"If Guyger has a reasonable belief that she was in her own apartment then the doctrine applies, Schulte said. The state has to disprove that she thought she was in her apartment, he said." (article quote)
Now, Ms. Guyger was found guilty of murder earlier today, but this article shows a profound problem with Castle doctrine in Texas law, namely that even if you're mistaken about being on your property, you can still claim self defense after shooting the innocent occupant . Is there a sound legal theory that dictates Castle applying even if you're mistaken about being in your own house? It just doesn't make any sense, but hey, I ain't no lawyer.
"If Guyger has a reasonable belief that she was in her own apartment then the doctrine applies, Schulte said. The state has to disprove that she thought she was in her apartment, he said." (article quote)
Now, Ms. Guyger was found guilty of murder earlier today, but this article shows a profound problem with Castle doctrine in Texas law, namely that even if you're mistaken about being on your property, you can still claim self defense after shooting the innocent occupant . Is there a sound legal theory that dictates Castle applying even if you're mistaken about being in your own house? It just doesn't make any sense, but hey, I ain't no lawyer.