Castle Doctrine

A legal doctrine that designates a person's home as a place where they have the right to use reasonable force, including deadly force, to defend against an intruder.

Perttu v. Richards
  1. Perttu v. Richards
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (California) (June 18, 2025)
  3. VictimsJohn PerttuDefendantsDavid RichardsPlaintiffsJohn PerttuInvestigatorsElena TorresProsecutorsSarah MillerDefense AttorneysMichael ThompsonPlaintiff AttorneysAngela ReyesJudgesRebecca LaneInstitutionsLos Angeles Police DepartmentLos Angeles County Superior CourtCalifornia Department of Justice
  4. Case Tags: Burglary;Assault;Battery;Castle Doctrine