The idea that a man's home is his castle dates to the 18th century. In law, it is codified as the right to defend one's home from intruders without fear of being arrested. North Carolina lawmakers ...

This article was published under a content-sharing agreement between The Fayetteville Observer and Military Times. A special operations officer who shot and killed a utility worker on private property ...

CARTHAGE — A special operations officer who shot and killed a utility worker on private property in Moore County in May was found to be justified under the state’s Castle Doctrine, according to the ...

Under the North Carolina Castle Doctrine, the homeowner’s actions are protected, providing legal justification for using defensive force,” the statement said. It would be 20 minutes after the first ...