Florida “castle doctrine” involves three separate laws.
First, you can use deadly force if you “. . .reasonably believe that such force is necessary to prevent the imminent commission of a forcible felony against you or another person, or prevent imminent death or great bodily harm to yourself or another.”
Second, this doctrine now applies anywhere you have a right to be. This is the “Stand Your Ground” law. You are under no obligation to retreat if someone attacks you out in the street, in a store, your car, etc.
Third, if a person breaks into your home, the law asserts an automatic fear of imminent death or great bodily injury. There are exceptions for police officers who have identified themselves and others who have a right or legal duty to be there. Your car is included in this law, so you can automatically use deadly force against a carjacker.
Florida Firearms Laws, Use & Ownership, Sixth Edition
pp 195-200
Jon H. Gutmacher, Esq.
Warlord Publishing
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