What Is California’s Castle Doctrine (Stand Your Ground)?
California’s “Castle Doctrine” (also known as the “Stand Your Ground” policy) refers to §198.5 of the California Penal Code. Technically, California is not a “Stand Your Ground” state, though its Castle Doctrine is a nearly identical policy. The difference here is that the policy generally protects a person while he is in his home, or “castle,” which extends to his workplace or other real property. Different states have Castle Doctrines...