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Penal Code §9.44: Use of Device to Protect Property

According to PC §9.44, the justification afforded by Sections 9.41 and 9.43 applies to using a device to protect land or tangible, movable property if BOTH of the following are true.

  • The device you are using is not designed to cause, or is not known by you to create a substantial risk of causing, death or serious bodily injury.
  • The use of the device is reasonable under all the circumstances as you reasonably believe them to be when the device is installed.
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