New Jersey Right to Home Defense Law allows use of force, including deadly force, in defense of one's home or residence without duty to retreat.
The "New Jersey Right to Home Defense Law" authorizes the use of force, including deadly force, in defense of one's home or residence when an individual reasonably fears imminent peril of death or serious bodily harm from an intruder or attacker. The law presumes a reasonable fear of such peril when an unlawful and forcible entry is occurring or has occurred, or when an unlawful and forcible act is occurring or has occurred. It also provides immunity from criminal prosecution and civil action for those justified in using force.
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