Pennsylvania SB771 amends self-protection laws to clarify conditions under which force, including deadly force, can be used.
Pennsylvania SB771 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to clarify the use of force in self-protection. It specifies that an individual has the right to stand their ground and use force, including deadly force, if they have a right to be in the place where they were attacked and believe it is necessary to protect themselves against death or serious bodily injury.
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