Attorneys explain Tennessee bill expanding use of deadly force

Attorneys explain Tennessee bill expanding use of deadly force

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) - New legislation in Tennessee that expands when deadly force can be used on private property is now headed to Governor Bill Lee for final approval. The new legislation would expand Castle Doctrine protections in Tennessee. House Bill 1802 would add certain property crimes to Tennessee’s self-defense law, including: Under the proposal, [...]

"Castle Doctrine" protections could expand in TN

New legislation in Tennessee that expands when deadly force can be used on private property is now awaiting Governor Bill Lee’s signature for final approval. The new legislation would expand Castle Doctrine protections in Tennessee. The new legislation would add certain property crimes to Tennessee’s self-defense law, including arson, burglary, robbery and aggravated cruelty to animals. Once signed into law, a person could use deadly force on th…