self-defense

Is It Legal To Shoot An Intruder In Massachusetts?
Is It Legal To Shoot An Intruder In Massachusetts?
Is It Legal To Shoot An Intruder In Massachusetts?
According to bostoncriminallawyerblog.com, states like Texas and Florida are considered "stand your ground" states. Massachusetts on the other hand is not a "stand your ground" state. Massachusetts is known as a "duty to retreat" state meaning that that you cannot use deadly force even in as an act in self-defense if you can reasonably avoid harm by retreating (such as running away). If for some reason you're not able to run away, you can legally use deadly force as self-defense.